Job Description

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Team Manager IRO / CP Chair Team

Location: Bury

Salary: 52,413.21 53,459.66 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 10th August 2025

Join us in Bury and help shape our 'Let's Do It for Children' vision.

We're at the beginning of an exciting journey in Bury, transforming how we work with children and families. As a

Team Manager

in our

IRO / CP Chair Team

, you'll play a key role in leading change, supporting staff, and improving outcomes for children and young people.

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About the Role:

You'll lead a dedicated team of experienced

Child Protection Chairs and Independent Reviewing Officers

who are committed to ensuring children's voices are heard and their plans are robust, timely, and effective. This role is central to our safeguarding unit, which operates two distinct services:

Child Protection Chairs

ensuring child protection plans are implemented and reviewed effectively.

Independent Reviewing Officers

building relationships with children in care and quality-assuring their care plans.

You'll work closely with a supportive management team and be part of a service that values independence, integrity, and impact.

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What We're Looking For:

A qualified social worker with

Social Work England (SWE) registration

.

Extensive experience as a team leader or manager

within children's social care, with a strong track record of working with children, young people, and families. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and its implications for the delivery of social work services to children and families. Highly developed interpersonal and caring skills to meet the complex needs of children, young people, and their families. Excellent analytical and judgement skills to interpret complex information and develop effective solutions and care plans. Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities. A commitment to

equality, diversity, and inclusion

in all aspects of practice and leadership.
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What We Offer:

Competitive salary: 52,413.21 53,459.66 per annum. Reimbursement of SWE registration fees (90, conditions apply). Local Government Pension Scheme. Generous leave: 26 days (rising to 31 after 5 years), plus Christmas leave and the option to buy up to 10 extra days. Career development: Clear pathways and leadership opportunities. Employee benefits: Local discounts, cycle to work scheme, car lease scheme. Employee Assistance Programme: free counselling, legal and financial advice.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.


As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

Benefits of working for Bury Council

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore, we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.


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Next steps


Come and join Team Bury!


If you feel you can use your experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rae Capon, our Head of Service, on 07458 031 433 or r.capon@bury.gov.uk.