Team Manager
Oxfordshire County Council
Rose Hill, Greater London
Job summary
Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding Join Oxfordshire County Council as a Team Manager and play a leading role in improving outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and families. As a Team Manager within Family Support & Safeguarding, you will lead and support a team of practitioners delivering high-quality safeguarding, assessment and intervention services. You will ensure children and families receive timely, effective support that reduces risk, promotes wellbeing and helps create positive long-term outcomes. Working closely with Service Managers, partner agencies and other professionals, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality practice, support service development and ensure effective implementation of Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus model. You will provide leadership, quality assurance and professional oversight, ensuring children's plans progress effectively and that services remain focussed on achieving the best possible outcomes. This role requires an experienced social work leader who is passionate about safeguarding, committed to developing others and motivated by improving services for children and families. You will lead through collaboration, innovation and relationship-based practice while contributing to the ongoing development of an ambitious and forward-thinking service. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager seeking to influence practice, support staff development and help shape the future of children's social care in Oxfordshire. Main duties of the job
As a Team Manager within Family Support & Safeguarding, you will lead a team of social care professionals delivering safeguarding and support services for children and families. You will provide operational and professional leadership, ensure high-quality practice and drive positive outcomes through effective service delivery, staff development and partnership working. About us
Oxfordshire County Council Children, Education & Families is committed to helping children, young people and families thrive through high-quality, relationship-based practice. Using the Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS) approach, we work alongside families to build on strengths, create lasting change and improve outcomes for children and young people across Oxfordshire. As a consistently Good-rated Ofsted authority, we are ambitious about the future and continue to invest in our services, workforce and practice model. We believe that strong leadership, innovation and collaboration are key to achieving the best outcomes for children and families. Our culture encourages continuous improvement, professional development and the freedom to think differently, ensuring we remain focussed on delivering excellent services and making a meaningful difference every day. Job responsibilities
Empowering change - childrens social care Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we are committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We have been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We are a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS). About Us
Together, we are the moment makers and we are focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you will look around and say, I make a difference. Because we are all creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire. Everyday you will be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We are not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care. Are you in? About the Role
Join our dedicated team at OCC as a Team Manager. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:
You are free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. You will be supportive and energised; you do not accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do. Fundamentally, you will be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we are here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire. This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers. Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application! To apply, you will need:
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Follow us on social media
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected] Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details
Employer name
Oxfordshire County Council Address
Rose Hill
OX4 4UY
United Kingdom Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Harry Bradbury
[email protected]
01865816000 Details
Date posted
18 September 2026 Pay scheme
Other Salary
£59,008 to £62,442 a year Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
VP8CC92B19 Job locations
Rose Hill
OX4 4UY
United Kingdom Privacy notice
Oxfordshire County Council's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding Join Oxfordshire County Council as a Team Manager and play a leading role in improving outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and families. As a Team Manager within Family Support & Safeguarding, you will lead and support a team of practitioners delivering high-quality safeguarding, assessment and intervention services. You will ensure children and families receive timely, effective support that reduces risk, promotes wellbeing and helps create positive long-term outcomes. Working closely with Service Managers, partner agencies and other professionals, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality practice, support service development and ensure effective implementation of Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus model. You will provide leadership, quality assurance and professional oversight, ensuring children's plans progress effectively and that services remain focussed on achieving the best possible outcomes. This role requires an experienced social work leader who is passionate about safeguarding, committed to developing others and motivated by improving services for children and families. You will lead through collaboration, innovation and relationship-based practice while contributing to the ongoing development of an ambitious and forward-thinking service. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager seeking to influence practice, support staff development and help shape the future of children's social care in Oxfordshire. Main duties of the job
As a Team Manager within Family Support & Safeguarding, you will lead a team of social care professionals delivering safeguarding and support services for children and families. You will provide operational and professional leadership, ensure high-quality practice and drive positive outcomes through effective service delivery, staff development and partnership working. About us
Oxfordshire County Council Children, Education & Families is committed to helping children, young people and families thrive through high-quality, relationship-based practice. Using the Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS) approach, we work alongside families to build on strengths, create lasting change and improve outcomes for children and young people across Oxfordshire. As a consistently Good-rated Ofsted authority, we are ambitious about the future and continue to invest in our services, workforce and practice model. We believe that strong leadership, innovation and collaboration are key to achieving the best outcomes for children and families. Our culture encourages continuous improvement, professional development and the freedom to think differently, ensuring we remain focussed on delivering excellent services and making a meaningful difference every day. Job responsibilities
Empowering change - childrens social care Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire. In our Children, Education, & Families directorate, we are committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach. We have been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better! We are a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS). About Us
Together, we are the moment makers and we are focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you will look around and say, I make a difference. Because we are all creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire. Everyday you will be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We are not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care. Are you in? About the Role
Join our dedicated team at OCC as a Team Manager. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:
- Team Management: Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families.
- Service Development: Support the Service Manager in the continual development, delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children.
- Practice Model: Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans.
- Policy Compliance: Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately.
- Budget Management: Oversee the effective management of the team's budget.
You are free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. You will be supportive and energised; you do not accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do. Fundamentally, you will be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we are here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire. This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers. Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application! To apply, you will need:
- Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
- Ability to form positive working relationships with children, families and a range of colleagues across agencies
- Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention
- Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500 for eligible roles.
- Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles.
- Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
- Option to buy additional holiday.
- A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Flexible working.
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7.
- Range of family-friendly policies.
- Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Follow us on social media
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected] Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description above
- Please refer to job description above
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details
Employer name
Oxfordshire County Council Address
Rose Hill
OX4 4UY
United Kingdom Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Harry Bradbury
[email protected]
01865816000 Details
Date posted
18 September 2026 Pay scheme
Other Salary
£59,008 to £62,442 a year Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
VP8CC92B19 Job locations
Rose Hill
OX4 4UY
United Kingdom Privacy notice
Oxfordshire County Council's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Posted 2026-09-18
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