Team Manager

Job Introduction

From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role will be £52,413 – £60,357 (pro rata for part time colleagues)

We're looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £7,200 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues)

Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure

Children's Social Care Team Manager

We are looking for experienced Team Manager from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children's Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council.

You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.

Across our Children's Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice – ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team.

If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies across the service within specialist teams of Children in Care.

What we can offer you:

• Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer
• Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities
• Regular Supervision
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation Scheme
• Staff network groups

To be considered for this role all applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK without any current or future requirement for sponsorship in the future.

If you think you this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team.

For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact:

Shan Searle, Service Manager Children in Care at

or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy

To find out more about BCP Children's Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care )

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council

At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce— we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people.

From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.

Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)

Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.