Team Manager (Children in Care)

As a Team Manager, you''ll lead our Children in Care team to deliver life-changing support to Hampshire''s most vulnerable children. You''ll oversee and support a team of qualified Social Workers, ensuring high-quality, responsive services that put children and young people at the heart of everything we do. Our Children''s Services are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted - including for leadership and management. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking department committed to excellence and continuous improvement. You''ll provide strong, visible leadership, creating a positive and accountable team culture while ensuring compliance with safeguarding principles, statutory guidance, and Hampshire County Council policies. This is a role where your decisions will make a real difference, and your ability to motivate and inspire others will help us achieve the best possible outcomes for children in care. What you''ll do: Lead and motivate a team of Social Workers to deliver exceptional, child-centred services. Oversee casework and ensure compliance with safeguarding principles and statutory guidance. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and adherence to financial procedures. Build strong partnerships with multi-agency teams to enhance service delivery. Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives. What we''re looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk ..... full job details .....