Job Description

Job Title: Team Manager

Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: No

DBS Check Level: Enhanced Both Lists

Salary Range: £79,133.77 to £86,974.41

Contract Type: Permanent

Full time/Part Time: Full Time

Term Time only post: No

Advert Closing Date: 20/11/2026

Job Overview

Are you an experienced and motivated Social Work leader looking for your next challenge?

We are seeking a Team Manager to lead our Family Safeguarding Service, providing leadership, support and direction to a dedicated team working with children, young people and families where safeguarding concerns require skilled intervention and long-term planning.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Children's Social Care service that is committed to relationship-based practice, achieving positive outcomes for children and supporting professional development at all levels.

As Team Manager, you will provide strong operational and practice leadership, driving high standards of performance while creating an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to deliver their best work.

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with significant management experience, excellent leadership skills and a passion for improving outcomes for children and families.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a dynamic and committed safeguarding team.
• Shape and influence practice across Children's Services.
• Be part of a supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement.• Access excellent professional development opportunities.
• Make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lorraine Campbell, Head of Service, Family Safeguarding L.Campbell@health.gov.je

Full details of the role can be found in the attached Job Description.The vacancy closing date is 20th November

Job Description

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Jersey Public Service Careers

Across the Jersey Public Service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wide range of opportunities—working with recognised experts across teams, learning new skills, and developing their careers. We actively seek to recruit people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives, creating a richer, more varied environment where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career.

To maintain the highest standards of public service, we have a rigorous screening process, to ensure candidates align with our values, skills, and professional requirements. This helps us create a trusted, capable workforce that can deliver excellence and safeguard our community.

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