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Team Manager
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 42,511 - 65,488 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Team Manager | Together for Families | Reading Borough Council - Permanent
Team Manager required for the Together for Families service
Full-time, permanent position
Office base: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £59,505 - £65,488 per annum (includes £6,700 market supplement)
About the Role:
Reading Borough Council is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to lead the Together for Families service - a key part of their children's social care provision.
This is a permanent opportunity within a well-supported and forward-thinking local authority. The service focuses on working collaboratively with families to create safe, sustainable change and improve outcomes for children.
You'll provide strong leadership and oversight across a busy team, ensuring timely decision-making, supervision, and quality assurance. This role offers a great opportunity for a confident leader looking to make a meaningful impact and further develop their management career.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading, managing, and supporting a team of social workers and practitioners
Overseeing casework, allocation, and quality assurance
Supporting staff development, supervision, and performance management
Driving effective multi-agency working and safeguarding practices
Contributing to service development and embedding best practice
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in a Team Manager or Deputy Team Manager role within children's services
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to motivate, guide, and support a diverse team
Sound understanding of safeguarding, statutory responsibilities, and performance standards
Previous experience within a similar family-focused model or early help pathway would be beneficial
To Be Considered:
You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work degree / DipSW / CQSW)
Registered with Social Work England
Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Enhanced DBS required
References will be requested
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