Team Manager - Adoption

Position Information

Position reference:

Directorate: Children’s Services |
Service: Children & Family Social Care

Salary: £51,356 - £54,495 pro rata

Working Arrangements: Agile - 2 days in the office minimum

Hours per week: 18.5

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.

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Closing date: 27/02/2026 at 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check

If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Adoption Team Manager in One Adoption South Yorkshire.

One Adoption South Yorkshire provides the adoption service for all four Local Authorities and work on a regional basis.

This post will require travel to other regional offices within South Yorkshire and currently the successful applicant will manage social workers within the Family Finding workstream of One Adoption South Yorkshire.

However, to provide a flexible service to our children and families, changes in the service may require the need to work in another discipline within the wider team and service.

• You will have extensive experience of Adoption at Advanced Practitioner or Team Manager Level.
• You will be able to take a key role in planning and improving adoption services.
• You will be used to undertaking workload and caseload reviews.
• You will be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of those reporting to you.
• You will know how to measure and monitor to ensure everyone performs at their best.
• You will be robust enough to deal with complaints or incidents diplomatically.
• You will be an influential negotiator when dealing with potential conflict.
• You will have a knack for communicating complex messages in a straightforward way.
• You will not be afraid to think outside the box to solve problems.
• You will be capable of making decisions even when there is uncertainty.
• You will see the big picture and be open to working with others.
• You will be passionate about maximising a child’s life chances.
• You will care.

If you have any questions regarding the role please email them to He

Interviews will be held 16th March 2026.

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Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV's are not accepted for this role.

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