At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to transform children's services and support families in need.
- Company: Bury Council, committed to revolutionary practices in children's social care.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, employee perks, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with a focus on equality and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with leadership experience in disability services.
The predicted salary is between 52413 - 53460 £ per year.
Lead ground-breaking change in Bury's award-winning children’s services.
Salary: £52,413 - £53,460 + £2,000 Market Supplement | 37 hours per week | Hybrid Working | Exceptional Development Opportunities.
Are you an experienced social work leader ready to pioneer innovative practice that transforms lives? Join Bury Council as we revolutionise support for children with disabilities through our ground-breaking ‘Let’s Do It for Children’ vision and cutting-edge Family Safeguarding Model. This isn’t just another management role – it’s your opportunity to lead meaningful change, develop exceptional teams, and create lasting impact for some of our most vulnerable children and families.
Your Leadership Journey – Where Impact Meets Innovation:
- Team Development: Lead and inspire a team of Social Workers (including EHCP specialist), Assistant Team Manager, and Family Support Workers.
- Practice Innovation: Champion our Family Safeguarding Model, integrating Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists.
- Case Excellence: Oversee complex cases including Child in Need/Protection planning, pre-proceedings, private/public law proceedings, and Deprivation of Liberty applications.
- Capacity Assessment Leadership: Guide your team in Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessments and complex decision-making.
- Service Development: Shape and influence evolving disability services, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of children and families.
- Partnership Building: Foster collaborative relationships across agencies to maximise family outcomes and reduce unnecessary referrals.
The Transformation You’ll Lead:
Your leadership will directly impact children with disabilities and their families, helping them build on their strengths, find their own solutions, and thrive in their communities. You’ll be developing the next generation of social work practitioners while implementing internationally recognised best practice.
Who You Are – The Leader We’re Seeking:
- Essential Leadership Qualities: Qualified Social Worker with substantial experience in children with disabilities services. Proven track record in managing complex cases involving Children Act 1989 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Strong leadership experience with ability to develop confident, skilled practitioners and expertise in child protection planning, court proceedings, and multi-agency working. Passion for developing others and building high-performing teams.
- Ideal Experience: Experience with Family Safeguarding Models or similar integrated approaches. Background in motivational interviewing and evidence-based practice methods. Understanding of EHCP processes and transitions. Court experience in complex disability and safeguarding cases. Track record of successful team development and succession planning. Knowledge of deprivation of liberty procedures and capacity assessments.
Why Bury is Where Your Leadership Thrives:
- Revolutionary Practice Environment: Pioneering Model – Be among the first to implement the acclaimed Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding approach in the North-West. Integrated Teams – Work with dedicated specialists including psychologists, mental health practitioners, and recovery workers. Evidence-Based Practice – Access to cutting-edge training, research, and development opportunities. Innovation Culture – Encouraged to shape services and influence best practice across the region.
Why Bury Council:
At Bury Council, we are committed to improving lives and helping our communities thrive. Guided by our ‘Let’s Do It’ strategy, we work collaboratively with residents and partners to reduce inequalities, support economic growth and ensure everyone can live well in Bury.
Our Benefits:
- Generous leave – up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – including life cover of three times your salary.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies – parental and carers leave to support work-life balance.
- Employee perks – discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests.
- Learning and development – wide-ranging training, qualifications and structured onboarding.
- Good Employment Charter employer – secure, flexible work, annual pay review, wellbeing support and paid volunteering leave.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from under-represented groups. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and accessible.
Disability Confident Employer:
We offer workplace adjustments, access to staff networks and accessible recruitment processes to ensure every candidate can perform at their best. Support is available throughout the recruitment process via Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
About Bury:
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care-experienced young people, promotes their life chances, empowers them to influence the policies, services and decisions that affect them, champions their rights and ensures they grow up in the best possible way.
