Team Manager
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Total Social |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 202511251635486DMS |
Summary
Total Social are working with Peterborough City Council who are looking for an experienced locum Children's Team Manager for their Children in Care Team.
The Team Manager will report to the Head of Service for Corporate Parenting and the Service Manager for Corporate Parenting as the deputy for the Head of Service.
This is a bespoke role which requires the candidate to have knowledge and experience of managing social work staff who support children and young people in care, outside of the criminal justice system whose presenting behaviour can pose a significant risk of harm to themselves and others.
Understanding of residential children’s homes and DOLS along with the ability to work collaboratively with health and police partners is essential.
Qualifying candidates require at least three years’ post-qualifying experience in direct / permanent employment of an English local authority in children’s services.
The Team Manager will report to the Head of Service for Corporate Parenting and the Service Manager for Corporate Parenting as the deputy for the Head of Service.
This is a bespoke role which requires the candidate to have knowledge and experience of managing social work staff who support children and young people in care, outside of the criminal justice system whose presenting behaviour can pose a significant risk of harm to themselves and others.
Understanding of residential children’s homes and DOLS along with the ability to work collaboratively with health and police partners is essential.
Qualifying candidates require at least three years’ post-qualifying experience in direct / permanent employment of an English local authority in children’s services.