Team Manager
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade M, SCP 43, £54,495 per annum (pay award pending)
- Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 30/04/2026 at 23:59
- Reference: CSC/26/334982
About the role
This is pivotal role in Children’s Service working as a manager in the front door team – Children’s Help and Advice Team you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safety of children and families when we first get to know them.
Working closely with social workers and multi-agency partners you will ensure that children experience a timely service, considering their needs and interventions required and who is the right service to support families.
The role requires someone who is motivated, organised and can demonstrate leadership skills. We are looking for a manager who will support the team during the transition to Family Help developing and support the team and wider service during this period of transformation.
Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the arecruitment pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.
Provisional interview date: Friday 15th May 2026
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
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How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
