Hybrid Team Manager presso Wiltshire Council

Salary: £57,654 – £59,945 (inclusive of 10% market supplement) 

Hours per week: 37 hours per week 

Fixed term: 14 months 

Interview date: Thursday 04 September 2025 

Children In Care Service – Empowering Young Lives 

Join our dedicated Children in Care team as a Team Manager and take on a key role in shaping the future of our service. Based in Salisbury, this position covers the South region of the county. 

Our Children in Care and Young People’s service is dedicated to supporting children and young people who are looked after or leaving care. We ensure they are placed in environments that meet their needs and provide them with the best opportunities to thrive. In recognition of our commitment and impact, we were proud to receive an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in September 2023. 

As the Team Manager, you will lead by example, using data and audits to quality assure performance and ensure the delivery of effective assessments and appropriate services where needed. You will be responsible for allocating cases, chair case-specific meetings and safeguarding children and young people within the team in line with multi-agency procedures.  

To be successful in this role, you must be a registered Social Worker with significant post-qualification experience. You’ll bring a strong background in working with children in need, managing child protection plans, and leading interventions under the Public Law Outline. A thorough understanding of key childcare legislation and assessment processes is essential, along with proven experience in leading and supervising a team effectively. 

Why us? 

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! 

This position comes with a 10% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. 

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. 

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. 

For more details, contact Michele Llewellyn, Service Manager, at [email protected]. 

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. 

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion 

Disability Confident Employer 

Application process 

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