Team Manager

As a 'Good' authority following our recent OFSTED Inspection we are seeking to recruit to the permanent role of Team Manager within the Family Help and Protection Service to help us continue to provide quality support to our children and families in St Helens.

The Family Help and Protection Service is responsible for children subject to child in need, child protection plans and care proceedings after the assessment has been completed to determine the right plan for the child and family. This post is located in Family Help and Protection Team 1 and includes an Assistant Team Manager, 6 Social Workers and 1 Social Work Assistant. The team has been well established over a long period of time and a full induction will be provided for the successful applicant. This is one of a Management Team of 9 Managers who work well together and provide support and assistance to each other.

You will need a minimum of three years post qualifying experience and two years working with children and families. You will need to have experience of providing supervision.

This is an exciting opportunity to the continued development of the quality of services provided to children and families. You will receive regular supervision and frequent opportunities to be involved in activities both internal and external to the Borough. You will receive continuous support, development and career progression opportunities on your journey with us.

We operate a hybrid working arrangement to support staff to work from home and in the office and come together with your team on a regular basis.

Working for St Helens
Located in the heart of the North West close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a 'Good' authority which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. We continue to focus on our journey to 'Outstanding' and can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled and supported workforce., St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality
St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leaders lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.

NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.