Assistant Team Manager (Children With Disabilities Outreach) (8058)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Team Manager to enhance the lives of disabled children. This role involves leading a passionate team at the Springwood Hub, ensuring quality care and support for young people with disabilities. You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding, training staff, and making impactful decisions that shape the care provided. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards

Blue Light card

Relocation expenses

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding procedures and decision-making for children's care.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team providing direct care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing care and support to young people with disabilities.
• Contribute to planning and decision-making regarding children's care.

Skills

Safeguarding procedures

Team leadership

Performance reviews

Training and induction

Education

Relevant qualification in social work or related field

Job description

Assistant Team Manager (Children With Disabilities Outreach) (8058)

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Job Description

Springwood Hub - Norwich

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual, with a passion for improving outcomes for disabled children.

Position details:

• Assistant Team Manager – Outreach | 8058 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £42,463 to £46,732 per annum | Grade K

Location: Springwood Hub, Norwich

At Norfolk County Council, we are committed to providing quality, holistic residential care for children and young people with disabilities to achieve excellent outcomes. Our services are well regarded, and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best outcomes for disabled children.

The Springwood Hub supports young people within or on the edge of the care system, providing emergency and medium-term residential care, as well as outreach services to prevent entry into care and placement breakdowns.

You will lead a team providing direct care and support to young people with learning/physical disabilities, including those with complex health needs and challenging behaviour. Your role involves being a positive role model, providing professional supervision, performance reviews, training, and induction for new staff.

You should have experience and knowledge of safeguarding procedures, contribute to planning and decision-making regarding children’s care, and work collaboratively with other professionals. The role may involve working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Young people are at the heart of our practice. Please ensure you can fully commit to our key principles before applying.

For more information, contact Emma Tolhurst, Springwood Team Manager at 01603 306425.

We encourage you to read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services
• Flexible working options
• Employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards
• Blue Light card
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Existing Norfolk County Council employees can apply via myOracle using their @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk due to restructure or in redeployment.

Closing dates: Redeployment - 30 April 2025; All other applicants - 07 May 2025.