Team Manager – Assessment & Intervention

Torbay Council

. Lead an Assessment & Intervention Team within Children's Services .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeTorquay • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £56,093 - £59,335 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities in statutory children's services, with a focus on safeguarding, decision-making, and reflective supervision. Proven ability to drive performance, support workforce development, and ensure compliance with legislation and best practices.

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Social Work QualificationCurrent Social Work England RegistrationManagement Experience Within Safeguarding ServicesDecision-Making and Risk Assessment SkillsReflective Supervision Experience

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Hard Skills

Statutory Guidance KnowledgeSafeguarding PracticePerformance ManagementPolicy ComplianceResource PlanningProblem-Solving SkillsChild Protection ProcessesPublic Law ProcessesSection 47 EnquiriesContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipMotivational SkillsCollaborationCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Management Qualification to Certificate LevelEnhanced Criminal Record CheckBarred List Check

Industry Keywords

Children's ServicesComplex FamiliesChild in NeedEqual OpportunitiesReflective PracticeProfessional DevelopmentStatutory ServicesSafeguardingAgency CollaborationWorkforce Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an Assessment & Intervention Team within Children's Services
Provide leadership and management oversight across a busy statutory team
Ensure timely assessments, robust planning and high-quality interventions for children
Support practitioners through complex safeguarding work
Oversee decision-making and risk management
Manage duty on a rota basis
Oversee Section 47 enquiries
Promote best practice through reflective supervision and professional development
Drive performance and support workforce development
Create a positive learning culture for staff
Deliver outcomes for children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and Public Law processes
Report to the Head of Service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration
Significant experience working with children and families within statutory services
Management or supervisory experience within safeguarding services
Strong decision-making and risk assessment skills
Experience of supporting and developing practitioners through reflective supervision
Sound knowledge of current legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding practice
Ability to lead change, maintain high professional standards and drive continuous improvement
Posts managing social work teams require a social work degree and evidence of meeting post-qualification standards
Management qualification to certificate level or equivalent, or willingness to acquire one in a timely fashion
Evidence of continued professional development
Significant social work qualification experience working with children and families, or minimum two years post-social-work-qualification experience plus significant relevant management experience
Experience of managing or supporting others and assuring compliance with policy and procedures
Significant decision-making and problem-solving skills
Ability to appraise and motivate staff while ensuring policy compliance and enabling development
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners across agency boundaries
Ability to plan, organise and use resources effectively and efficiently
Knowledge of activities delivered by the Authority and partners relating to children, young people and families
Thorough understanding of safeguarding and working with complex families
Thorough understanding of the common core
Awareness and understanding of equal opportunities
Awareness of effective management practices
Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English
Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus additional Barred List Check required
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to £15,000 relocation package (subject to criteria)
Annual retention payment of £3,000 (subject to qualifying service)
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Restorative practice accredited authority
Relational, supportive leadership culture
Protected learning and development opportunities
Comprehensive wellbeing offer including employee assistance support and occupational health services
Stunning coastal location on the English Riviera with excellent quality of life
Market supplement of £3,042 per year, reviewed annually