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Children in Care Team Manager - Bury Council

Children in Care CIC aka Looked After Children LAC , Care Experienced Children, Corporate Parenting, Children Looked After - CLA

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Join Bury Council as a Children in Care Team Manager

Bury Council is seeking a committed, motivated, and dynamic Team Manager to join their Children in Care Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation on a strong improvement journey, dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people.

You will be joining a stable, passionate, and values‑driven team where strong relationships with young people matter and high‑quality practice is championed. The service is supported by a visible, approachable, and forward‑thinking senior leadership team, committed to innovation, service development, and fostering meaningful career progression.

Whether you are an experienced Team Manager, or a skilled and confident practitioner ready for the next step, Bury would love to hear from you.

? About the Role

The Team Manager for the Children in Care Service will:

Provide strong, values‑led leadership to social workers and an Advanced Practitioner
Ensure statutory responsibilities and departmental policies are delivered effectively
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in care
Lead, supervise, and support staff to deliver high‑quality, relationship‑based practice
Manage workloads, resources, budgets, and team performance
Represent the Local Authority at key meetings, including courts
Oversee quality assurance, audits, and service development initiatives
Support recruitment, staff development, and continuous improvement across the serviceThis role includes agile and remote working capabilities, in line with service requirements.

? About You

To be considered, you will need:

Social Work England registration
A recognised Social Work qualification (CQSW, DIPSW, BA Social Work, or equivalent)
Substantial post‑qualifying experience, including strong safeguarding background
Excellent knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children, relevant legislation, and national guidance
Experience in partnership working across agencies
A strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional development
Understanding of GDPR and good information‑governance practicesDesirable experience includes budget management, staff supervision, and team leadership.

? Salary & Benefits

Salary: £52,413 - £53,460 + £2,000 market supplement

Bury Council is recognised as a good employer, committed to high standards of wellbeing, flexible working, development, and inclusion. Employees benefit from:

Generous annual leave
Flexible/agile working arrangements
Apprenticeships and learning opportunities (GCSE to Masters level)
Health & wellbeing support via the Live Better Feel Better programme
Support for working carers
Greater Manchester Local Government Pension Scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes (car parking, leasing & cycle to work)
Discounts with major retailersBury Council proudly guarantees interviews for:

Disabled applicants
Care leavers and looked after children
Armed forces personnel (including reservists & veterans)
Carers of adults or disabled children
(subject to meeting essential criteria)

? Contract & Working Conditions

37 hours per week
Agile / remote working included
Some out‑of‑hours work required
Enhanced DBS required
Car allowance may be available

Ready to Make a Difference?

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy