Team Manager - Children & Families
Tees Borough Council, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Team Manager - Children & Families
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Tees Borough Council, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c3d3a4f9992a4f548528fe1a48fd839a
Full Job Description
- Are you a qualified social worker with extensive post qualification experience looking for career progression?
- Do you want to work in a team that is friendly, compassionate, positive and supportive?
- Do you know we offer a £3,000 annual retention payment for Social Work Team Managers in Children's Services? Look no further, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has the perfect opportunity for you to join us as a Team Manager in our Children & Families team! Our Children's Services is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. We are dedicated to creating an environment where social work practice can thrive, where Social Work teams are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families help improve their lives. As the Children & Families Team Manager, you will be leading a small team of social workers who are responding to, co-ordinating and delivering social care services to children, young people and their families for children who have a child in need plan or child protection plan, including those who may be involved in PLO and court proceedings. As Team Manager you will play a key role in ensuring that our social workers feel supported and that high quality practice is delivered to children and families. You will demonstrate strong but compassionate leadership and provide a nurturing environment where practice will flourish to contribute to positive outcomes for our children, young people and their families. You will receive excellent support and join a welcoming, supportive senior management team.
- Have a relevant social work qualification
- Be registered with Social Work England
- Have substantial experience as a senior social worker or in a management level social work role
- Have a strong track record of overseeing staff and performance
- Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families
- Have extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices
- Be an excellent communicator We know and understand that social work is hard work and challenging at times, that's why we reward you with a very attractive employment offer and excellent benefits.
- A salary from £49,764 - £51,802
- £3,000 annual retention payment (paid monthly)
- Relocation support of up to £8,000 to assist with your move to Stockton
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
- Your SWE Registration paid for
- Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more.
Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, mental health and well-being support, we offer a wider range of benefits including:
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/team-manager-children-families-124868644
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