Team Manager (Safeguarding and Care Planning)

Oldham Council • chadderton, england • Posted June 20, 2026

About the Role

Team Manager – Safeguarding & Care Planning (Ref: )

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £51,356 - £54,495 per annum (Grade 10)
Hours: 36.66 per week
Location: Spindles, Floor 8, George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD
Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Interview Date: TBC

Role Overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager within our Social Work Service. This role will shape practice, support brilliant social workers, and drive better outcomes for children and families. You will lead teams through change, influence service delivery, and champion high-quality, child-centred practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a statutory social work team responsible for Assessment, Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court work
  • Ensure high-quality, child-centred practice and effective risk management
  • Provide supervision, su...