Team Manager - Children Care

Are you an experienced qualified Social Worker looking for your next leadership opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated Team Manager to join our Children in our Care Service, within one of our Thrive teams (aged 0-18) to play a key role in shaping the future of our support for children and young people in our care.

As one of our Team Managers, you will lead and manage a team of Social Workers and Senior Social Workers, providing guidance, support, and contributing to their professional development.

You will work closely with the Service Manager and the Head of Service to ensure the quality of practice and performance in the team are of a high standard.

You will attend meetings with young people and external partners when required, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs met, whilst driving service development by implementing new processes and updating guidance to improve outcomes.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure children and care leavers receive the best possible support.

You will be a qualified Social Worker with strong leadership skills, possessing experience of managing teams and supporting staff development.

You will be passionate about improving services for children and be able to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

We operate on a hybrid working model, with a minimum requirement of three days per week in the office.

If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children's services around in Slough, then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:

• Training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and great colleagues.

Slough is one of the UK's most diverse and well-connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25 and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.

Our Values and Commitment

We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values - being child focused
, honest and respectful
, improving constantly
, looking ahead
, and delivering together
.

We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.

If this reflects who you are, we would love to hear from you!