Team Manager; Assessment & Intervention

Final date to receive applications: 8 November 2026

Department: Childrens Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Torbay Council

Reporting To: Head of Service

Compensation: £56,093 - £59,335 / year

The full time equivalent salary of £56,093 to £59,335 includes an amount for a market supplement of £3,042 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually.

Job Description & Person Specification >

Lead Practice. Shape Futures. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced social work leader looking for your next challenge? Or a Team manager looking for a change? Do you have the skills, passion and determination to support children and families when they need us most?

At Torbay Children's Services, we are committed to improving outcomes for children through restorative practice, strong relationships and high-quality social work. Following our recent Ofsted inspection, we are proud to be rated GOOD, recognising the progress we have made and our commitment to delivering effective services for children and families.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Manager to lead one of our Assessment & Intervention Teams. This is a key leadership role within Children's Services, providing direction, oversight and professional support to a team of social workers working with children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and Public Law processes.

As Team Manager you will provide effective leadership and management oversight across a busy statutory team, ensuring that children receive timely assessments, robust planning and high-quality interventions.

You will lead and support practitioners through complex safeguarding work, oversee decision-making and risk management, and ensure that children remain at the centre of all practice. The role includes managing duty on a rota basis, overseeing Section 47 enquiries and promoting best practice through reflective supervision and professional development.

You will be responsible for driving performance, supporting workforce development and creating a positive learning culture where staff feel valued, challenged and supported to deliver excellent outcomes.

• Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience working with children and families within statutory services.
• Management or supervisory experience within safeguarding services.
• Strong decision-making and risk assessment skills.
• Experience of supporting and developing practitioners through reflective supervision.
• Sound knowledge of current legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding practice.
• The ability to lead change, maintain high professional standards and drive continuous improvement.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people and committed to developing a positive, restorative culture for both families and staff.

At Torbay Council, we recognise that great social work happens when practitioners feel supported, valued and empowered.

• Competitive salary at Grade L with market supplement attached.
• Up to £15,000 relocation package (subject to criteria).
• Annual retention payment of £3,000 (subject to qualifying service).
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Restorative practice accredited authority.
• Relational, supportive leadership culture.
• Protected learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive wellbeing offer including employee assistance support and occupational health services.
• Stunning coastal location on the English Riviera with excellent quality of life.

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