Team Manager – Permanence Service | Liverpool City Council
Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Sector: Health and Care
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker
Salary: £56,673 – £62,580 per year
Application Deadline: November 3, 2025
Overview
Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join our Permanence Service within Children’s Social Care. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team making a real difference to the lives of children and young people across Liverpool.
You will be a qualified, SWE-registered social worker with proven leadership experience in a frontline statutory setting. The role involves overseeing a large social work team, managing staff and resources, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children in care.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support a team responsible for children looked after and children in care
- Ensure consistent quality standards and promote stable placements
- Maintain strong relationships with partners and agencies
- Embed a high-performance culture through supervision and professional development
- Oversee compliance with children’s legislation, policies, and frameworks
What We Offer
- Up to 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Agile and flexible working options
- Local Government Pension Scheme with additional benefits
- Learning and career progression opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave options
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes
- Drive Time car lease scheme
- Discounted gym memberships and employee volunteering opportunities
Key Dates
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 3 November 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 12 November 2025 (face-to-face, competency-based)
Contact & Application
For enquiries: harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk
Apply now through the Liverpool City Council recruitment portal.
Please ensure your application is completed early, as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received.
Equal Opportunities
Liverpool City Council is committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum criteria.
