Team Manager

Lead a dedicated team within Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s Children’s Services, managing social workers to deliver high-quality, child-centred safeguarding and support services.

Provide operational leadership and professional supervision, ensuring the team meets statutory responsibilities including child protection, looked after children, and care proceedings.

Oversee complex and high-risk casework, driving timely and effective interventions that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and families.

Promote a culture of reflective practice, continuous learning, and trauma-informed approaches, embedding the voice of the child at the heart of all decision-making.

Collaborate closely with multi-agency partners to develop integrated, outcome-focused care plans that enhance safety, stability, and long-term positive outcomes.

Thrive in a supportive local authority environment that offers professional development, flexible working options, regular supervision, and a commitment to staff wellbeing and retention.