Childrens

Team Manager – Northamptonshire Children’s Trust

Are you ready to lead and inspire a team at the forefront of social care innovation? We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, a dynamic and evolving service delivering transformative care to children and families across the county. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team, where your leadership will contribute to improving the lives of young people while shaping the future of social care practice.

About the Role: As a Team Manager, you will lead a team of Senior Social Workers and MASH Officers, ensuring the safety and well-being of children is always at the forefront. You’ll manage workloads, develop team plans, and support your team’s growth, while ensuring high performance and service delivery. You’ll also play a key role in driving innovation and service development, making a real difference in children’s lives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Leadership experience in social work, with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• A passion for innovation and creativity in service delivery, with the ability to develop and mentor staff.
• Ideally, you’ll have a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification (or equivalent experience), budgetary control expertise, and strong ICT skills.

Our Benefits: We value our workforce and offer an exceptional benefits package, including:

• 28 days’ annual leave (plus 8 Bank Holidays) and the opportunity to purchase up to 25 additional days.
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including a 2-day induction and Signs of Safety training.
• SWE registration paid annually for social care colleagues.
• Monthly quality supervision and career progression support.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Discount Scheme.
• Heavily subsidised town centre car parking.

About Northamptonshire Children’s Trust: Established in 2020, our Trust delivers children’s services across North and West Northamptonshire, offering unique opportunities to be agile and innovative in service delivery. We’re building a culture where top-tier professional practice thrives and evolves, ensuring the highest standards of care for children and families.

Ready to Lead and Innovate? Apply now to be part of a team committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people in Northamptonshire.