Childrens Team Manager – Duty and Assessment – #000B4DDB1

August 17, 2026
£40 - £46 / hour

Job Description

Bury Council is seeking an experienced Childrens Team Manager for its Duty and Assessment service, based in Bury (BL9 0EJ). This is a temporary role running from 14 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, paying £40–£46 per hour via XMS.

You will manage the provision of field social work services to the local community, leading a team of social workers to ensure statutory requirements and departmental policies are met. The role encompasses delivering a social work service to children in need and their families, including those requiring child protection interventions.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons Social Work or equivalent) and have a minimum of three years’ post-qualifying experience in a field social work setting, including substantial child protection experience.

Please note: suppliers must complete the DfE Recommendation Compliance Questions on the Details tab and attach the completed file to the candidate record prior to submission. Applications from candidates who do not pass these questions will not be progressed.

If you are an experienced Childrens Team Manager with a strong child protection background and are available from September 2026, please get in touch promptly.

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
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
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