Family Help - Team Manager - Central Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire Council, who are currently seeking an experienced Team Manager to join their Family Help Service.

This is a fantastic leadership role within a service that truly puts children and young people at the heart of everything they do.

About the Role:
As a Team Manager, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of Social Workers and Family Practitioners delivering:

• Targeted Early Help
• Child in Need
• Child Protection services

You will play a key role in safeguarding decision-making, service development, and ensuring high-quality practice across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and supporting a multi-disciplinary team
• Making day-to-day safeguarding decisions
• Overseeing assessment, care planning, and interventions
• Monitoring performance and ensuring consistent practice standards
• Handling complaints and complex challenges with professionalism
• Working closely with Service Managers and senior leadership

What We''re Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Strong post-qualification experience in Child Protection
• Proven leadership and management experience
• Confident decision-maker in safeguarding matters
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and statutory settings
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid working model
• Office attendance at least twice weekly (plus service needs)
• Encouragement of regular in-person team collaboration

You''ll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking management team that is passionate about making a real difference and supporting professional development.

If this role sounds of interest, please get in touch to discuss further or send across your CV.

Adarsh Parihar

(phone number removed)

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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