Full job descriptionTeam Manager - North Court & Locality Team
*Authority: Manchester City Council (Children & Families Directorate)

*Pay Rate:£46.00 per hour (Umbrella)

*Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment

*Working Pattern: Hybrid working arrangements available

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Care Manager with a strong background in leading statutory locality teams and driving high-level court proceedings?
Manchester City Council is recruiting an accomplished Team Manager to lead their North Court & Locality Team. Offering a premium management rate of £46.00 per hour, this role is ideal for a dedicated leader skilled in providing reflective supervision, managing complex care proceedings, and delivering excellent outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities:*Operational Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team of qualified Social Workers and practitioners within the North Locality, ensuring high standards of practice and statutory compliance.

*Court Proceedings & Locality Work: Maintain operational oversight of complex cases involving Public Law Outline (PLO), care proceedings, Child Protection plans, and long-term Child in Need support.

*Reflective Supervision: Deliver regular, high-quality reflective supervision, support, and career development to team members to build workforce stability and performance.

*Quality Assurance & Thresholds: Monitor team performance, audit practice, and apply robust threshold decision-making across all locality assessments and court reports.

*Multi-Agency Leadership: Collaborate with health, education, legal services, and police partners to champion integrated, child-centred interventions.

What We Are Looking For:*Qualifications & SWE: Recognised Social Work qualification with active Social Work England (SWE) registration.

*Management Experience: Proven track record as a Team Manager or Deputy Team Manager within statutory Children’s Social Care (Court, Locality, Safeguarding, or Child Protection).

*Legal Literacy: Deep expertise in the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations, and navigating Public/Private Law court frameworks.

*Mobility: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel across the North Manchester area.

Why Apply?*Top Hourly Rate: Earn £46.00 per hour.

*Dynamic City Service: Lead practice within a forward-thinking, well-resourced metropolitan authority.

*Hybrid Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements combining office-based team culture with remote admin working.

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