Children's Team Manager

Posted 11 February 2026
Salary £40 - £46 per hour
LocationBury
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMikeala_1770806127

Job description

Our client, Bury Councilis looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Looked After Childrens Team

To manage the day‑to‑day provision of social work services to looked after children by a team of social workers, ensuring that statutory requirements and departmental policies are complied with. To provide line management, professional supervision and quality assurance, maintaining oversight of caseloads, care planning and safeguarding to achieve positive outcomes for children in care.

Requirements:

  • CQSW, DipSW, BA (Hons) Social Work or equivalent
  • Social Work England registration
  • Minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience in a statutory children's social work setting, with substantial experience of looked after children and safeguarding
  • Proven experience of supervising and managing social workers, including oversight of performance and practice quality

Benefits of working with Remedy

  • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
  • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
  • Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.