We are recruiting to Assistant Team Manager posts for our Corporate Parenting service to support our Cared for Children teams. The team we are recruiting to is the cared for teenage team for young people aged 16 to 18. Our goal is to help our young people within this team transition to adulthood with great independence skills and a pathway plan that will help them achieve their potential. The service was rated Good in our recent Ilacs so you will be building on a solid base of good practice with a passionate and committed staff group.

As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have direct responsibility for a small number of children whilst playing a vital role in supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day management of a team of Social Workers and other professionals in the delivery of statutory and legislative duties and requirements. You will be critical in ensuring the key performance targets as they apply to the team, the service and the Council are met.

Our offer to you

• We offer competitive salaries between SCP 36-39 £47,181 - £50,269. There is also a ‘Market Rate Supplement’ of £2,000 per annum attached to the role.
• We all know how important time away from the workplace is which is why we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 5 years continuous service in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• Other benefits include local government pension scheme, enhanced sick pay scheme and family friendly leave with pay, agile/flexible working opportunities and access to occupational health services.
• For further information on the fantastic benefits of working for Sefton Council see our Application Pack.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us and be part of a team that’s not only changing lives but having lasting impacts on shaping futures. Together we can achieve great things for our children and our communities.

We are seeking individuals who have extensive, relevant experience of working with children, young people, and families; using direct work skills and observation to gain the voice and experiences of children and young people. Candidates will be committed to working transparently in partnership with children, young people and families, and partner agencies in a strength-based way.

If you are Social Work England registered and have a Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification with relevant experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with us a Sefton Council!

Closing Date - 15/02/2026

Provisional Interview Date - W/C 16/02/2026

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!