Team Manager

Team Manager – Assessment Team | Herefordshire Council Up to £60,915 + £4,000 retention bonus + £10,000 relocation package + £10,000 welcome bonus (paid in two increments) Hybrid working | ASAP start | UK experience required | Driver required Herefordshire Council are recruiting a Team Manager into their Assessment and Support Service. This is an exciting leadership opportunity within a restorative and relationship-based authority focused on improving outcomes for children and families. Our Assessment and Support service operates across three locality offices: South Locality (Ross-on-Wye), North Locality (Leominster), and Central Locality (Hereford). Each team includes a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and Family Support Workers, creating a collaborative and supportive environment. Salary and incentives Salary up to £60,915 £4,000 retention bonus £10,000 relocation package (subject to eligibility) £10,000 welcome bonus (paid in two increments) Hybrid working arrangements Key responsibilities Leadership and supervision Lead and manage a team of Social Workers and Family Support Workers Provide reflective supervision, oversight, and performance management Ensure workloads are effectively allocated and managed Support staff development and promote high standards of practice Practice oversight Oversee Child and Family Assessments, safeguarding interventions, and care planning Ensure timely Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Maintain strong oversight through audits, supervision, and quality assurance activity Chair strategy discussions, planning meetings, and complex case reviews Safeguarding and outcomes Drive timely interventions and child-centred planning Promote strong multi-agency working with partner agencies Ensure statutory requirements and performance indicators are met Support positive outcomes for children and families through effective decision-making Requirements Social Work England registration Social Work qualification Current or recent Team Manager experience within UK Children’s Services Strong background in safeguarding and assessment services UK local authority experience Full UK driving licence What makes a strong applicant Strong management oversight and decision-making skills Experience improving performance and outcomes within frontline services Ability to support, challenge, and develop practitioners Confidence working within an improvement-focused authority Apply or Refer Someone Now If you’re a proven Team Manager and can start quickly (or have a clear notice period), get in touch today. We offer up to £500 for a Manager referral if you know someone. Josh Da Costa (phone number removed) | (phone number removed)