Children's Team Manager - North Herts (Social Care)

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Stevenage is seeking a Children's Team Manager to oversee and manage children's services. Responsibilities include reviewing support plans, resolving complex situations, and building partnerships with community and external organizations. Candidates must be a Qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and possess strong safeguarding knowledge. A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Children in Need (CIN) or Child Protection (CP) and court proceedings preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign off support plans to meet service procedures.
• Resolve complex situations through negotiation.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to enhance services.
• Operationalise plans and allocate resources effectively.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Partnership building

Education

Qualified Social Worker (QSW)

Job description

A local authority in Stevenage is seeking a Children's Team Manager to oversee and manage children's services. Responsibilities include reviewing support plans, resolving complex situations, and building partnerships with community and external organizations. Candidates must be a Qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and possess strong safeguarding knowledge. A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory.