Children's Services Team Leader

i-Jobs; Grays; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Team Manager to lead a team providing high-quality services for children and families in Grays. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and a solid knowledge of relevant legislation. Responsibilities include managing team performance, promoting the service, and ensuring compliance with policies. This role offers a pay rate of £28.92 per hour, working Monday to Friday, with a contract duration of over 3 months.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills to guide and manage a team effectively.
• Ability to manage team performance and meet objectives.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in case management and supervision.
• Commitment to diversity and equality principles.
• Resource management skills, including budget and HR.
• Proficiency in using management information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to provide a safe and high-quality service for children and families.
• Manage team performance to meet national and team goals.
• Contribute to local plans and initiatives for service improvement.
• Promote the service to users, colleagues, and external partners.
• Chair meetings and represent the department in agency discussions.
• Stay updated on research, policies, and relevant legislation.
• Ensure cases are assigned and case plans are current.
• Prioritize and conduct team supervision, offering feedback and support.
• Identify professional development needs for team members and self.
• Manage risky and high-profile cases according to procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Promote diversity and equality, ensuring respectful behavior.
• Manage resources, including budgets and HR, effectively.
• Record work accurately and on time, complying with data protection laws.
• Use management systems to inform resource use and service development.
• Support team members to meet departmental goals.
• Contribute to performance plans and targets.
• Manage staff, including handling sickness and performance issues.
• Understand policy impacts on strategic goals and work with colleagues.
• Recruit and retain skilled staff, promoting effective service delivery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team performance management

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Experience in case management

Commitment to diversity and equality

Resource management

Proficiency in management information systems

Job description

A staffing agency is seeking a Team Manager to lead a team providing high-quality services for children and families in Grays. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and a solid knowledge of relevant legislation. Responsibilities include managing team performance, promoting the service, and ensuring compliance with policies. This role offers a pay rate of £28.92 per hour, working Monday to Friday, with a contract duration of over 3 months.