Lead Disability Team Manager – Children & Young People

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Children and Young People Disability Team. This critical role involves managing social workers, ensuring high-quality assessments, and collaborating with various agencies to support disabled children and their families. The ideal candidate will have a recognized Social Work qualification, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

£7,000 market premia each month

£3,000 annual retention payment

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive management structure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in children's services, ideally with disabled children.
• Experience supervising and developing social workers.
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers.
• Oversee performance and track progress using data.
• Ensure high standards in assessments and reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Understanding of statutory frameworks

Supervision experience

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

A leading social services organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Children and Young People Disability Team. This critical role involves managing social workers, ensuring high-quality assessments, and collaborating with various agencies to support disabled children and their families. The ideal candidate will have a recognized Social Work qualification, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to professional development.