Team Manager – Family Help (Qualified Social Worker)
Location: Greater Manchester
Pay Rate: £40 per hour
Contract Type: Agency (Full-time)
Are you an experienced and passionate social work professional looking to take your leadership to the next level? We're recruiting a Team Manager to lead a Locality-based Family Help Team within a progressive, newly established Family Help Service in Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of early intervention, partnership working, and community-led services through the evolving Family Hubs programme.
About the Role
As Team Manager, you’ll:
1. Lead and manage a skilled Family Help team, ensuring high standards of practice and performance.
2. Oversee the delivery of responsive, community-focused services aligned with Family Hub priorities.
3. Build strong partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders to promote integrated working.
4. Support service development, community engagement, and continuous improvement.
5. Ensure resources and interventions are effectively coordinated to meet emerging local needs.
6. Promote restorative leadership and drive a positive, inclusive team culture.
This role plays a key part in shaping future-focused support for children and families across the locality.
What We're Looking For
We’re seeking an approachable, innovative, and driven leader who:
7. Is a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
8. Has 4+ years post-qualification experience, including work with children and families
9. Understands the principles and goals of Family Hubs and Early Help models
10. Has a proven track record of managing or supervising high-performing teams
11. Uses a restorative and relational leadership style to motivate, guide, and support staff
12. Has experience building integrated, multi-agency partnerships
13. Embraces challenges with a creative and solution-focused approach
14. Prioritises safeguarding and service quality at all times
Desirable Skills & Experience
15. Strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding legislation
16. Excellent communication, mediation, and negotiation skills
17. Ability to develop and oversee individualised plans that promote dignity and empowerment
18. Experience mentoring staff and contributing to professional development
Why Work with Pertemps?
This is an agency post offered via Pertemps, with benefits including:
19. A dedicated consultant who understands your needs
20. Easy, fully online registration
21. Prompt weekly payroll
22. Ongoing compliance management
23. Generous referral bonuses
24. Access to hundreds of social work roles UK-wide
Ideal for Candidates Commuting From:
Bolton, Manchester, Wigan, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Trafford, Stockport, Leigh, Salford, Ashton-under-Lyne, Macclesfield, Warrington, St Helens, Widnes, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Cheadle, Altrincham, Urmston, Preston, Blackburn, Chester, Runcorn, and surrounding areas.
Not for You?
Know someone who might be interested? Refer a friend or colleague and earn a generous bonus. Reach out today to find out more