Team Manager - Children in Care Court in Northampton inNorthampton PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Lead a committed multi‑disciplinary team as Team Manager – Children in Care Court for Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, based in Northampton (NN1). This permanent, full‑time post (salary £56,972–£61,323) closes on 05 December 2025 and focuses on prioritising the safety and long‑term outcomes of children in care while managing court work. You will line‑manage Social Workers, an Advanced Practitioner, Family Support Workers, apprentice Social Workers and business support staff; allocate and prioritise caseloads; drive care planning and performance targets; and coach the team to deliver timely, child‑centred practice. The role requires Social Work England registration, proven leadership experience, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Barred List check as it is regulated activity. Experience of complex Children in Care work, court skills, budget oversight and the ability to represent the service at senior levels are all desirable.

This role has been shaped with carers and families in mind: flexible and family working, enhanced maternity benefits and a supportive, inclusive management culture that values professional development. The Trust offers a generous package including Social Work England registration paid annually, a £2,200 recruitment welcome bonus, up to £8,000 relocation support, retention payments, 28 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and additional leave after five years, LGPS pension with immediate life cover, an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, staff discounts, subsidised town‑centre parking and wide learning and career development opportunities. If you want to lead practice that genuinely improves children’s lives, click the Apply Now button alongside this advert to submit your application — you can also find the vacancy and further details on jobsincare.com.