Team Manager - Children's Care
- Annual Salary: £48,474 - £50,512 + 15% market supplement paid monthly
- Location: To be confirmed
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead a team of social workers in supporting children and young people in the care of the local authority. This pivotal role involves overseeing care plans, ensuring statutory compliance, and promoting the best outcomes for looked after children. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of child protection and welfare, and a commitment to advocating for the needs of vulnerable children.
Day to day of the role:
- Lead and manage a team of social workers, providing supervision, guidance, and support.
- Oversee the development and implementation of care plans for looked after children.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards.
- Promote the safety, well-being, and development of children in care.
- Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance and service delivery to ensure continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven leadership and management experience within a social work setting.
- Deep understanding of child protection and welfare legislation and practices.
- Ability to foster a collaborative and effective working environment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Commitment to professional development and staying abreast of changes in legislation and best practices.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with a 15% market supplement paid monthly.
- Generous annual leave starting from 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus paid bank holidays.
- Employer pension contributions of 11.5%.
- Death in service benefit of 3.5 times your annual salary.
- Up to 6 months full and 6 months half paid sickness absence.
- Family-friendly policies and paid discretionary leave.
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and bikes.
- Discounts for high street stores.
- Full support for professional development.
To apply for the Team Manager position in Children's Care, please submit your CV today!