Who You Are You are an experienced team manager with a passion for protecting vulnerable children and maximizing their life chances. With excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding practices, you are committed to developing high-quality services for children, young people, and their families. Your leadership skills enable you to foster innovation, guide teams through change, and create effective partnerships with other agencies. What the Job Involves As a Team Manager in Children’s Social Care, you will oversee and lead a team of professionals including Deputy Team Managers, Independent Reviewing Officers, and Social Workers, among others. Your main responsibility is to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare promotion for children and young people. You will manage the team's performance, maintain quality service delivery, and ensure statutory obligations are met. You will also work on developing and implementing policies in line with best practices and manage resources efficiently while promoting social value through your activities. Skills Leadership and team management In-depth knowledge of child welfare legislation Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage performance and drive improvement Effective budget management Experience in managing frontline statutory services Ability to analyze information and make informed decisions Proficient in IT to support workload management Commitment to social work standards and continuous development