Team Manager Family Safeguarding

Tight teams, manageable caseloads, and life-changing results motivate us daily. We believe in better outcomes for children and young people, combined with job satisfaction for our dedicated social workers. In this role, you will be approachable, visible, encouraging, and use your experience and knowledge to guide your team. Through effective line management, reflective supervision, and team collaboration, you will foster a culture of relational practice involving children, young people, and their families. You will ensure that children, young people, their families, and those important to them are valued and central to all decision-making. You will work closely with other team managers and support senior managers.

You have current registration with Social Work England. You are diligent and detail-oriented. You are experienced, willing to learn, and committed to your professional development. You can travel between locations. You have in-depth knowledge of legal and policy frameworks guiding social work in Children’s Social Care. You have prior experience managing a team. Within the Family Safeguarding Service, teams handle Child in Need, Child Protection, and court cases. The successful applicant should have knowledge of thresholds and experience with PLO and legal frameworks.

Join Peterborough during an exciting time as we implement the Family Valued approach and relaunch the Family Safeguarding Model, working with children, young people, and families. Our service is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference. Our practitioners and managers are dedicated to achieving life-changing outcomes. Our enthusiastic team supports each other and maintains strong relationships across Children’s services and partnerships. You will be part of a service led by our Head of Service for MASH, Assessments, and Family Safeguarding, who promotes open communication, continuous learning, and peer support.

We offer generous benefits, including a starting annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays, sick pay, and the local government pension scheme. Access to benefits via Vivup, including discounts, Cycle to Work, and Home & Electronics schemes. Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave (pro-rata). Car lease scheme access. Flexible bank holiday arrangements. Tax-advantaged Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs). Development opportunities, including apprenticeships. Paid volunteering hours annually. Access to our equality, diversity, and inclusion network. Opportunities for Employee Recognition Awards.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups, including disabled individuals, care leavers, and minority ethnic communities. We aim to make our recruitment process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.