Children’s Team Manager Front Door #000A044D1

Semester.co.uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social support services is seeking a Team Manager for the North Duty and Assessment Service. This long-term temporary role requires strong management skills, a Degree in Social Work, and SWE Registration to ensure effective operations and high-quality service delivery in Manchester. The position offers a competitive pay rate with weekly payments and free ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Support from a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and SWE registration mandatory.
• Experience in team management in a professional setting.
• Ability to motivate and lead a skilled workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of practitioners to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinate resources and manage team performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with stakeholders to meet care needs and develop effective services.

Skills

Management direction

Collaboration with stakeholders

Safeguarding risk management

Decision-making support

Budget monitoring

Education

Degree in Social Work

SWE Registration

Job description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following are essential criteria:

• Degree in Social Work
• SWE Registration
• Right to work within the UK

We are looking for a team manager to join the North duty and assessment service.

Duration: ASAP – 3 months

Key Role Descriptors:

The role holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of care or people support functions, ensuring the discharge of statutory responsibilities and providing a high quality standard of service that promotes the wellbeing of individuals and groups within the community.

They will effectively lead, manage, and motivate a team of professional practitioners to develop a skilled and confident workforce that meets the needs of the service and Manchester residents.

The role involves working in collaboration with partners and key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and coordinated working with other services and organizations to contribute positively to care and support development and delivery in the city.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Provide strong management direction and motivate team members through effective performance management and coordination to ensure continuous improvement and meet service priorities.
• Offer professional consultation, support, and guidance to team members and colleagues for decision-making and case management.
• Manage safeguarding risk and quality assurance within an agreed framework, policies, procedures, and statutory responsibilities in a multi-professional environment.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather data and identify care needs and priorities to develop sustainable, customer-focused services and plans.
• Identify and support the implementation of changes and improvements to enhance care and support outcomes for Manchester residents.
• Monitor budgets in accordance with City Council policies to achieve financial targets and forecast resource needs.

Roles at this level may involve managing a range of resources, either through direct line management or matrix management of a virtual team of officers.

The role requires coordinating resources to support 'joined-up' communication and ensure efficiencies.

Demonstrate personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.

Promote diversity positively through personal example, ensuring equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery, and communications.

Additional Information:

This is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker:

• Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
• Strong management structure with experienced leaders
• Desirable location with excellent transport links
• A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments
• Enhanced DBS check
• Support and advice from a friendly, dedicated team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various opportunities in your preferred area

If you would like more information about this role or other opportunities with Semester.co.uk, please click the ‘Apply’ button.