Team Manager (Through Care 2 Team)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/09/2026 23:59
Salary:
£51,356 - £55,751 per annum
Allowances:
10% of salary retention payment
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Further Information
Join an Outstanding Children's Service and Make a Real Difference in Hartlepool
Hartlepool is a vibrant and ambitious town with a clear vision for the future. At Hartlepool Borough Council, we are passionate about making our town the very best it can be, and we are looking for dedicated, motivated, and committed professionals to help us achieve that vision.
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Team Manager to join our Through Care Team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled and committed team that provides high-quality support to children and young people in our care, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes.
Why Join Us?
At Hartlepool, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering exceptional social work practice and invest significantly in our workforce to ensure staff have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.
As Team Manager, you will play a key leadership role, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Through Care Team and driving excellent practice. Under our Relationship Based Practice Framework, you will provide reflective supervision, guidance, and professional leadership to Social Workers and the Assistant Team Manager, helping to create a culture of learning, support, and continuous improvement. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and develop Newly Qualified Social Workers through our ASYE programme, helping to shape the next generation of social work professionals.
A Workplace Where You Can Flourish
We recognise that outstanding services are delivered by people who feel valued, supported, and empowered. That's why we offer:
- High-quality supervision and professional support
- Excellent training and career development opportunities
- Manageable caseloads and protected management time
- A visible, approachable, and supportive senior leadership team
- A positive and collaborative working culture built on strong relationships and mutual respect
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements, allowing a balance between office-based and home working
Be Part of an Outstanding Service
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised by Ofsted, which judged Hartlepool Children's Services as "Outstanding" for the effectiveness of safeguarding services, outcomes for children and young people, leadership, and our work with Children in Our Care.
We are proud of our stable and experienced workforce. We invest heavily in our permanent staff, creating a supportive environment where people choose to build long-term careers. Our strong retention rates reflect the positive culture we have developed, one based on collaboration, professional respect, and a shared commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.
About You
You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification at degree or diploma level (or equivalent) and have substantial post-qualifying experience working with children and families. You will be passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children, confident in leading and developing others, and committed to delivering high-quality social work practice.
Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, including an enhanced DBS barring list check and you will also need to be registered with Social Work England.
For further information, please contact Nicola Dunleavy , Head of Service on 01429 523720.
PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered. Please ensure that you check your junk mail.
Interview Date: TBC
Please note
This job is closed for applications.