Bury Council
Senior Social Worker
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Senior Social Worker
Team Manager - Children with Disabilities
Lead Ground-Breaking Change in Bury’s Award-Winning Children’s Services £52,413 - £53,460 + £2,000 Market Supplement | 37 hours per week | Hybrid Working | Exceptional Development Opportunities
Shape the Future of Disability Services – Be Part of Something Revolutionary
Are you an experienced social work leader ready to pioneer innovative practice that transforms lives? Join Bury Council and help revolutionize support for children with disabilities through our ground-breaking ‘Let’s Do It for Children’ Vision and cutting-edge Family Safeguarding Model.
This isn’t just another management role—it’s your chance to drive meaningful change, develop teams, and create lasting impact for some of the most vulnerable children and families.
As one of the first North-West authorities implementing the Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding Model, you’ll be at the forefront of evidence-based practice, transforming outcomes nation-wide.
Your Leadership Journey: Where Impact Meets Innovation
As the Children with Disabilities Team Manager, you’ll lead a multi-skilled, dynamic team to deliver truly integrated support that changes lives.
Strategic Leadership Responsibilities:
- Team Development – Lead and inspire a team of 6 Social Workers (including a Specialist for EDCs/Home Principal Officers), an Assistant Team Manager, and 4 Family Support Workers.
- Practice Innovation – Champion the Family Safeguarding Model, integrating:
- Social Workers
- Family Support Workers
- Domestic Abuse Practitioners
- Recovery Workers
- Mental Health Practitioners
- Psychologists
- Case Excellence – Oversee complex cases including:
- Child in Need/Protection planning
- Pre-proceedings
- Private/public law proceedings
- Deprivation of Liberty applications
- Capacity Assessment Leadership – Guide the team in Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) assessments and complex decision-making.
- Service Development – Shape and influence evolving disability services, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of children and families.
- Partnership Building – Foster collaborative relationships across agencies to maximise family outcomes and reduce unnecessary referrals.
Your leadership will directly impact children with disabilities and their families, helping them build strengths, find their own solutions, and thrive in their communities. You’ll also develop the next generation of social work practitioners while implementing internationally recognised best practice.
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Who You Are – The Leader We’re Seeking
Essential Leadership Qualities:
- Qualified Social Worker with substantial experience in children with disabilities services.
- Proven track record in managing complex cases under the Children Act 1989 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Strong leadership in team development, fostering confident, skilled practitioners.
- Expertise in:
- Child protection planning
- Court proceedings
- Multi-agency working
- Passion for developing others and building high-performing teams.
Ideal Experience:
- Experience with Family Safeguarding Models or similar integrated approaches.
- Background in motivational interviewing and evidence-based practice.
- Understanding of EHCP (Children and Families Act 2014) processes and transitions.
- Court experience in complex disability and safeguarding cases.
- Track record of successful team development and succession planning.
- Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty procedures and capacity assessments.
Why Bury is Where Your Leadership Thrives
Revolutionary Practice Environment:
- Pioneering Model – Be among the first in the North-West to implement the acclaimed Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding model.
- Integrated Teams – Work with dedicated specialists (psychologists, mental health practitioners, recovery workers).
- Evidence-Based Practice – Access to cutting-edge training, research, and development opportunities.
- Innovation Culture – Encouraged to shape services and influence best practice across the region.
Why Bury Council is the Right Choice:
At Bury Council, we’re committed to improving lives and fostering thriving communities. Guided by our ‘Let’s Do It’ strategy, we’re working to reduce inequalities, support economic growth, and ensure everyone can live well in Bury.
Why Choose Bury?
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 31 days after five years’ service).
- Option to purchase up to two additional weeks.
- A Leading Pension
- Enrolled in the UK's largest Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Life cover of three times your salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced Parental and Carers Leave
- Flexible family leave options.
- Brilliant Perks:
- Discounts on groceries, holidays, phone contracts, cycle-to-work scheme, flu jabs, eye tests.
- Learn and Grow
- Comprehensive onboarding, workshops, training, and qualifications.
- Good Employment Practices
- Flexible, secure work, fair pay reviews, trade union recognition.
- Two days pro-rata paid volunteering leave for community involvement.
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)
- Diverse workforce reflecting Bury’s communities.
- Disabled Staff Networks (including Neurodiversity & Mental Health groups).
- Reasonable Adjustments & Disability Confident Employer
- Accessible workplaces, inclusive recruitment, and tailored support.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Bury Council, diversity makes us stronger. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including:
- Those from BAME and ethnic minority backgrounds
- Women (especially in leadership roles)
- People with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodivergence
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Care leavers
- Cared-for young people
We’re committed to fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment processes and will provide reasonable adjustments to all candidates.
Reasonable Adjustments & Disability Confident Employer
We offer:
- A Workplace Adjustment Hub for tailored support.
- Disabled, Neurodiversity, and Mental Health Staff Networks for peer support.
- Strong accessibility compliance across all council operations.
- Guaranteed Assessment Scheme for applicants from:
- The Armed Forces community (veterans & serving personnel)
- Care leavers
- Individuals with a disability or long-term health condition
For role discussions, visit: weareburycareers
About Bury
Safeguarding & Child Protection policy is central to our organisation. All staff must uphold child welfare standards.
Successful candidates will undergo:
- Appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.
- Ten-year work history verification (unexplained gaps must be explained).
As a Corporate Parent, Bury ensures:
- Care-experienced young people are supported in their rights, empowerment, and influence over policies affecting them.
Next Steps
Join Team Bury and make a real difference!
For an informal discussion about the role, contact:
- Kate Press (Head of Service) 📞 0161 253 5023 or 07484 010 335
- Email: K.Press@bury.gov.uk
Apply now! For full details and to apply, visit: weareburycareers
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