Team Manager – Children in Care (CIC) | Medway Council
📍 Chatham, Kent | Hybrid working available
💰 £55.6k + £7k Market Allowance + £3k Retention Bonus + Relocation up to £8k
🕓 Full-time, Permanent | Excellent training & career progression
🌟 Social Personnel – in Partnership with Medway Council
Social Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with Medway Council, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to lead their Children in Care (CIC) service.
If you’re passionate about leading a stable, supportive social work team and shaping a service that makes a real difference to the lives of children and young people — this is your chance to join a progressive authority that truly values its workforce.
💼 The Role
As a Team Manager within the Children in Care Service, you will:
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Provide clear, supportive leadership to a team of dedicated social workers.
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Promote a culture of high standards, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.
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Supervise and support case management to ensure children’s welfare is always prioritised.
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Work closely with your Assistant Team Manager to oversee day-to-day operations.
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Contribute to developing and improving the service, ensuring every child receives high-quality, relationship-based support.
Whether you’re an experienced Team Manager or ready to step up into leadership, Medway will support your development every step of the way.
💰 What’s on Offer
Medway Council recognises and rewards the value of experienced social work leaders:
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Salary: £55,607 per annum
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Market Allowance: £7,000 (Broken down into 12 monthly payments)
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Retention Payment: £3,000 (after 1 year’s service)
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Relocation Package: up to £8,000
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Generous Annual Leave: up to 30 days + bank holidays
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Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
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Essential Car User Allowance + Lease Car Option (after 6 months)
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Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
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Free Parking
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Staff Discounts, Travel Savings & Health & Wellbeing Support
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Access to Community Care Inform & Ongoing Professional Development
🌈 Why Medway?
Medway is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority located in the heart of Kent, just 40 minutes from London.
You’ll join a service that is relationship-focused, development-led, and driven by improvement — with supportive management and clear progression opportunities.
As part of Medway’s Children’s Services, you’ll be surrounded by experienced, dedicated professionals who share a vision of providing the best possible outcomes for children and families.
📩 How to Apply
Social Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with Medway Council — which means you can apply quickly and easily through us.
All you need to do is send over your latest CV, and we’ll take care of the rest — from formatting and shortlisting to arranging your interview.
👉 Apply now