Children's Placements Team Lead - Impact & Innovation

Birmingham Children's Trust; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's services organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a Team Manager. The role involves leading a large team of Placement Officers, focusing on improving outcomes for children in need. Responsibilities include managing provider relationships, overseeing placements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This impactful role offers a hybrid working model, generous leave, and employee benefits. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills, significantly influencing policy and operational excellence.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex teams within children's services.
• Proven track record in outcomes for children's placements.
• Familiar with relevant regulations in fostering and children's care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large team within the Birmingham Children's Trust.
• Manage contracts and provider relationships in children's placements.
• Ensure high quality and suitability in placement searches.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Knowledge of regulations for children's homes

Job description

A local children's services organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a Team Manager. The role involves leading a large team of Placement Officers, focusing on improving outcomes for children in need. Responsibilities include managing provider relationships, overseeing placements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This impactful role offers a hybrid working model, generous leave, and employee benefits. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills, significantly influencing policy and operational excellence.