Hertfordshire County Council
Team Manager
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Team Manager
Team Manager – Family Safeguarding Team
Job Introduction
- Job title: Team Manager – Family Safeguarding Team
- Salary: £53,806 plus market enhancement of £8,560, progressing to £59,497 plus market enhancement of £8,607 per annum
- Location: Stevenage
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Directorate: Children’s Services
About Us
At Hertfordshire County Council, we are proud of our strong track record of delivering high-quality services for children, young people and families. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, we are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and ensuring the best possible outcomes for those we serve.
We place children and families at the heart of everything we do, working in partnership with agencies and communities to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Our approach is underpinned by relationship-based, trauma-informed practice, alongside a commitment to developing and supporting our workforce through high-quality training and reflective supervision.
This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to build on our strengths and evolve our services to meet the needs of Hertfordshire’s diverse communities.
About The Role
You will be joining a dynamic and supportive service made up of skilled and dedicated professionals. Our teams are diverse, collaborative and committed to making a meaningful difference to children, young people and families.
We work in a multi-agency environment, valuing strong partnerships and innovative approaches to safeguarding and supporting families. You will be supported by experienced senior leaders and be part of a wider management group, providing opportunities for peer support, shared learning and professional development.
As a Team Manager, you will play a key leadership role in delivering a high-quality service that safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and young people.
Working closely with senior managers, you will:
- Lead, manage and support a team of practitioners to deliver effective and timely interventions.
- Provide clear oversight of practice, ensuring plans are robust, outcome-focused and centred on the child.
- Ensure statutory duties are met, including those relating to:
- Child in Need
- Child Protection
- Children Looked After
- Other relevant frameworks
- Oversee workload management, including allocation and prioritisation of cases.
- Provide reflective supervision, performance management and professional development to staff.
- Monitor and drive performance against service objectives, KPIs and quality standards.
- Make informed and timely safeguarding decisions, including contributing to or leading strategy discussions where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with partners across multi-agency networks to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning and high professional standards.
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You will also contribute to service development, ensuring that practice reflects current legislation, policy, and local priorities.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
About You
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Significant experience within children’s social care, including safeguarding practice.
- Previous experience in a management role, supervising, managing or supporting staff in a practice setting.
- Strong leadership, organisational and decision-making skills.
- Ability to provide clear direction, oversight and reflective supervision.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and best practice.
- Experience of managing complex cases and making risk-informed decisions.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency environment.
- Experience of performance management, quality assurance and service delivery.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Why Join Us?
If you are an experienced and passionate social work professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a team that is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children, young people and families.
Benefits of joining:
- Be part of an Outstanding local authority with a strong reputation for practice excellence.
- Access to high-quality training and development opportunities.
- A supportive leadership culture that values reflective practice and staff wellbeing.
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative service development.
- A role where your leadership has a direct impact on improving outcomes for children and families.
How to Apply
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As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with:
- Employment history (including any specific employment gaps)
- Training/qualifications
We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria noted in the advert or job profile to allow the assessment panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities.
You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us additional information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Additional Information
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
Further information: hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk
Disability Confident Employer
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Safeguarding Requirement
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving Requirement
You will need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire — use of either your own mode of transport or a company car is required for travel to other locations.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and advise them in accurate spoken English is essential. For those with signed language as a primary language, provision of an English-speaking interpreter (speaking English to the necessary fluency standard) will be required.
Contact Information
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Oluwatoyin Akinrinlade (Toyin)
Oluwatoyin.akinrinlade@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Interviews: 14th and 15th July
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are currently not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
This job role is Level 13. More information can be found via the job profiles: Job profiles - Health and social care
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