Team Manager – Assessment & Intervention

Torbay Council

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

Posted 10/23/2026full-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. Possesses a thorough understanding of legislation and best practices related to working with children and families.

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Social Work QualificationCurrent Social Work England RegistrationManagement QualificationSignificant Experience in Statutory ServicesStrong Decision-Making Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentSafeguarding PracticeReflective SupervisionCompliance AssuranceProfessional DevelopmentPerformance ManagementResource PlanningChange ManagementStatutory Guidance KnowledgeUnderstanding of Common Core

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Support Practitioners

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced Criminal Record CheckBarred List Check

Industry Keywords

Children's ServicesStatutory TeamAssessment and InterventionComplex FamiliesEqual OpportunitiesProfessional StandardsWorkforce DevelopmentAgency CollaborationBest PracticeReflective Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an Assessment & Intervention Team within Torbay 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
Keep children at the centre of practice
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 where staff are valued, challenged and supported
Report to the Head of Service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration
Management qualification to certificate level or equivalent, or willingness to acquire one in a timely fashion
Evidence of continued professional development
Significant experience working with children and families within statutory services
Alternatively, minimum of two years post-social-work-qualification experience plus significant management experience in a relevant field working with children and families
Management or supervisory experience within safeguarding services
Experience of managing or supporting others and assuring compliance with policy and procedures
Strong decision-making and risk-assessment skills
Experience supporting and developing practitioners through reflective supervision
Sound knowledge of current legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding practice
Knowledge of the full range of activities delivered by the Authority and partners relating to children, young people and families
Thorough understanding of professional practice relating to 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 lead change, maintain high professional standards and drive continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners across agency boundaries
Ability to plan, organise and use resources effectively and efficiently
Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English
Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check required
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