Team Manager (Children in Care)

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC620097
Salary Range: £47,430 - £52,735 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £9,350 per annum
Work Location: Park House, Alton
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 February 2025

The Role:

Take the next step up to Team Manager and lead the way in our Children in Care Team!

Taking the next step in your career can be daunting, but at Hampshire, you will have all the support you need from an outstanding Children’s Service. If you can match your skills, vision, enthusiasm and drive to what we are looking for, you can find your next exceptional career opportunity as one of our Team Managers. 

Your passion and determination to give children the best possible opportunities, combined with your management and leadership skills, will be highly valued here in Hampshire. We can offer you a genuinely varied and responsible position and the chance to play a supporting role in helping the County’s most vulnerable children. 

As one of the UK’s largest local authorities, Hampshire County Council provides a whole range of vital services to over a million people each day. The support our first-rate Children’s Services offers makes a difference to thousands of children’s lives. Our Ofsted Inspection of Children’s Services secured outstanding rating, including in leadership and management. 

You will manage a team of Qualified Social Workers and Support Staff in the Northeast Children in Care Team based in Alton Hampshire, to ensure that children in care receive high quality services and are enabled and encouraged to shape future services. You will be a confident and experienced Manager with sound knowledge of the legislation and practice that underpins child protection and social work and be committed to delivering services and management that are of the highest standard. 

For you, we offer the chance to be part of a supportive and well-resourced management team, working for a department that is moving from strength to strength with an opportunity to develop your management skills, knowledge and experience. 

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

What We Can Offer You:

We regard our staff as our greatest asset. You will receive regular supervision, have access to excellent training opportunities and will be supported to develop your professional skills and interests.

• A comprehensive range of training opportunities and professional development through professional supervision and mentoring
• Access to a training programme to grow and enhance your skills
• A period of thorough and supportive induction
• Generous annual leave of 25 days rising to 28 days after five years’ service, in addition to Bank Holidays
• A range of flexible working options
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous relocation package (up to £8,000)
• PA support for Managers and Social Workers
• Nine-day fortnight work schedule

Please see our website for further details: Our Benefits Package 

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a positive change in children's social care, we invite you to apply. Join us as we shape a brighter future for the children of Hampshire.

Additional Information:

Team Manager (Children in Care) Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Jennifer Hunter, Senior Administrative Officer on jenny.hunter@hants.gov.uk