Team Manager Family Help and Protection

Salary: £53,277 - £56,460 Per annum

Closing date: 10/06/2026

Location: Atlas House

Employment type: Permanent

Division: Children's Social Care

Hours Per Week: 37

Join us in making childhoods safer, stronger and full of possibility

St Helens Borough Counc il

In St Helens, children are at the heart of everything we do.

Not as a statement—but as a daily commitment in how we listen, respond andact.

Situated in the North West, close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, we are a Council on a journey—ambitious for our children, proud of our communities and deeply invested in the people who work here. Our progress comes from our workforce: skilled, cared for, and given the space to do what matters most—build meaningful relationships with children and fami lies.

Make a difference where it matters most – become a Team M anager

Following ou r last Ofsted ‘Good’ ju dgement, we are continuing to strengthen and grow. We are looking for a Team Manager in our Family Help and Protection Service who shares our belief that every child deserves safety, stability and the chance to

thrive.

This is more than a management role.

It is an opportu nity to lead a team that walks alongside families during some of their most challenging moments—and helps change outcomes for children.

About the service and team

Our Family Help and Protecti on Service works with children who need us most—those subject to child in need plans, child protection plans and care proceedings. Once assessment is complete, your team supports children and families to make and sustain meaningful change.

You will lead a stable, experienced team including:

1 Assistant Team Manager

6 Social Workers

1 Social Work Assistant

This is a well-established team with strong foundations, and you will ben efit from a comprehensive handover and ongoing peer support. You’ll also be part of a wider, collaborative management group of 14 Managers who work closely together—sharing thinking, challenge and support.

What kind of leader we’r e looking for

We are looking for some one who:

• Keeps children’s voices, lived experiences and outcomes at the centre of every decis ion
• Leads with empathy, curiosity and refle ctive practice
• Creates a culture where social workers feel safe, supported and inspired to do t heir best work
• Is committed to practice excellence and continuo us improvement

You will be support ed to focus on quali ty over process, enabling social workers to build strong, purposeful relationships with families.

What you’ll n eed

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Registration with So cial Work England
• At least 3 years post-qual ifying exper ience, including 2 years working with chil dren and famil ies
• Experience of supervision and supporting professional development

W hy join St Helens?

Because here, you won’t just manage services—you will shape children’s futures

• We offer:A strong culture of supportive supervision and visible leadership
• Opportun ities to influence practice development and service improvement
• Continuous profe ssional development and career pro gression pathways
• A h ybrid working model that supports balance, connection and reflection
• A wor kforce that values kindness, collaboration and shared purpose

Our journey

W e are proud to b e a ‘Good’ authority, but we are not standing still. Our ambition is clear: t o become Outstanding, not just in inspection terms—but in the real experiences of children and families. And we know the only way to get there is thro ugh people like you.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, champion children, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you.

Find out More You can review the full job description and person specificat ion information here.

St Helens is a great place to work so why not visit our Children’s Services web page https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/ to see what our colleagues have to say and discover our full range of in work benefits.

You can also contact us for a chat before applying or to submit your CV in the first instance. You can do this by emailing us at gina ***email_hidden***

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

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