Childrens Team Manager – Complex Safeguarding Hub – #000B40641

Job Description

Oldham Council is seeking an experienced Childrens Team Manager to lead within its Complex Safeguarding Hub, based in Oldham town centre (OL1 1HD). This is a temporary role running from 24 August 2026 to 31 January 2027, paying £46 per hour.

You will manage a busy team of social workers delivering effective services to children and young people experiencing or at risk of exploitation. Your responsibilities will span team management, supervision, and the professional development of your staff, ensuring quality interventions that genuinely meet children’s needs. You will work closely with partners from Greater Manchester Police and Health, operating within a complex safeguarding context.

Oldham is committed to systemic practice, with a strong emphasis on relationship-based working with children and families and reflective learning at all levels. Full training in this model will be provided.

Candidates must be able to provide five years of references with employment gaps accounted for and hold relevant qualifications as per the job description. Suppliers must complete the DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions and attach the completed file to the candidate record prior to submission — applications without this will not progress.

If you are a qualified, registered social worker with team management experience in complex safeguarding or exploitation work, we want to hear from you. Please get in touch today.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
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