Team Manager (Family Safeguarding)

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South

Salary: Grade 12, £53,460 - £57,379 per annum.

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Lead with impact in Wigan's Family Safeguarding Service

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious manager to join Wigan's Family Safeguarding Service as a Team Manager, leading a committed team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families through relationship-based, strengths-led practice.

As a Team Manager in Wigan, you will be part of a service that is innovative and committed to supporting both families and practitioners to thrive. With a stable workforce, manageable caseloads and a culture that values kindness, reflection and professional growth, you'll have the opportunity to focus on what matters most, delivering high-quality support to children and families.

Why Wigan?

Our recent Ofsted inspection rated us Good with Outstanding features, recognising the strength of our practice and culture. Inspectors highlighted that our teams are:

"Highly positive about working in Wigan and value being part of the 'Wigan Way'."

And that:

"Leaders have established a culture that combines high expectations with kindness and inclusion. Staff feel valued and supported, and high-quality personal supervision promotes reflection and professional growth."

This is what you can look forward to:

• 96% permanent workforce across Children's Social Care, providing stability, consistency and strong relationships
• A permanent and experienced management structure
• Lower caseloads that enable meaningful practice
• A strong culture of reflection, learning and development
• Access to our Aspire to Lead leadership development programme
• A full month every year dedicated to professional development, delivered through two practice fortnights
• Opportunities to influence service development and shape innovative approaches to safeguarding

About the Role

As a Team Manager, you will provide effective leadership, support and supervision to social workers and other practitioners within the Family Safeguarding Service. You will promote high standards of practice, drive performance and ensure children receive timely and effective interventions that improve their outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver Wigan's Family Safeguarding model, supporting practitioners to undertake strengths-based interventions that reduce risk and build on family resilience.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing others, leading excellent practice and making a real difference to the lives of children and families.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring social work manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding services for children and families. You will have a strong track record of leading high-quality practice, supporting and developing staff, and achieving positive outcomes for children. You will be a confident decision-maker who can motivate others, drive continuous improvement and foster a positive team culture where practitioners feel supported, challenged and valued. Above all, you will share our commitment to relationship-based practice and collaborative working.

Our children and young people tell us they want professionals who are kind, thoughtful, responsible and flexible; people who take the time to listen, prioritise their needs and are committed to helping them be happy and safe. If these values reflect your approach to leadership and practice, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

We are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

We understand that to attract and retain great leaders, we need to invest in your career. From day one, you'll have access to excellent support, development opportunities and progression pathways.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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If you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Graham on e.graham@wigan.gov.uk or Laura Higham l.higham2@wigan.gov.uk who will be happy to talk to you about the role.

Interview date: 19th August 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

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