Adoption & Kinship Support: Assistant Team Manager

Norfolk County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Financial benefits through Norfolk Rewards

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to tax-efficient car lease scheme

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to oversee a multi-disciplinary team within the Adoption and Kinship Support Team. Key responsibilities include managing post-adoption contact arrangements and ensuring access to records for adopted adults. Ideal candidates will possess experience in adoption, leadership skills, and a commitment to professional development. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including flexible working options and health services.

Qualifications

• Experience in adoption and kinship care, understanding developmental trauma.
• Ability to develop and review support plans for children and carers.
• Leadership skills to supervise and guide colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a large, multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage post-adoption contact arrangements.
• Ensure adopted adults have access to their records.

Skills

Experience in adoption and kinship care

Skills in developing support plans

Leadership abilities

Commitment to professional development

Confidence in presenting information

Job description

A local government council in the UK is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to oversee a multi-disciplinary team within the Adoption and Kinship Support Team. Key responsibilities include managing post-adoption contact arrangements and ensuring access to records for adopted adults. Ideal candidates will possess experience in adoption, leadership skills, and a commitment to professional development. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including flexible working options and health services.