Slough Children First
Team Manager - Children in our Care (Permanent)
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Are you an experienced qualified Social Worker looking for your next leadership opportunity?
We are seeking a dedicated Team Manager to join our Children in our Care Service, within one of our Thrive teams (aged 0-18) to play a key role in shaping the future of our support for children and young people in our care.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Social Workers and Senior Social Workers, providing guidance, support, and contributing to their professional development.
- Work closely with the Service Manager and the Head of Service to ensure the quality of practice and performance in the team are of a high standard.
- Attend meetings with young people and external partners when required, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs met, whilst driving service development by implementing new processes and updating guidance to improve outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure children and care leavers receive the best possible support.
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Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with strong leadership skills.
- Experience of managing teams and supporting staff development.
- Passionate about improving services for children.
- Ability to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
Benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
About Us
Location: Slough, one of the UK’s most diverse and well-connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London.
Our Values and Commitment
We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.
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We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.
Job Details
Position: Team Manager - Children in our Care (Permanent)
Location: Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2EL
Salary: £63,424 - £65,685 (including LW and MS) per year
Type: Permanent - Full-time
Posted: today
Closing date: 27/09/2026
Job reference: DR1675289ObsTMCIOC
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