Team Manager - Children In Care

About the Role

Northampton Children's Trust is looking for a Team Manager to lead their Children in Care Long-Term Team, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people in care.

As a Team Manager, you will provide leadership and oversight for a team of social workers who support children in long-term care arrangements. You will be responsible for driving performance, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and promoting best practice across the team.

• Lead and manage a team of social workers within the Children in Care Long-Term Team.
• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and professional development for staff.
• Oversee care planning and permanency arrangements for children and young people.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding standards.
• Monitor team performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, carers, and families to deliver holistic care plans.
• Manage resources effectively, balancing caseloads and ensuring timely interventions.

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you