Locality Team Manager

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council seeks an experienced Team Manager for their Children's Services. This role focuses on supporting a team of social workers dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. The ideal candidate will have proven management skills, a passion for service quality, and a restorative management approach. Join a committed team in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in achieving high standards in complex casework.
• Ability to evidence leadership experience.
• Passionate about contributing to quality service provision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a workforce of strong practitioners.
• Assist Service Manager by providing guidance to team members.
• Promote strong practice and positive change.

Skills

Management and leadership qualities

Relationship building

Restorative approach to management

Team player attitude

Education

Qualified and experienced social worker

Job description

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Wakefield place children and their families at the centre of practice and continually focus on making Wakefield a fantastic place to live and work.

Do you want to work for an authority which offers stability, manageable workloads and strong team spirit? Ifso this is the role for you.

We are recruiting an experienced Team Manager to join our Hemsworth base.

The ever increasing and stable permanent workforce have worked hard to improve outcomes for the children and families of Wakefield. Social workers in Wakefield know their children and strive to achieve the best for them. That’s why we need a committed and energetic Team Manager to develop and support a workforce of strong and confident practitioners.

What are we asking from you?

• A qualified and experienced social worker, with a proven track record in achieving the highest standards of practice in complex casework.
• Able to evidence your management and leadership qualities and experience.
• An individual who can develop and maintain highly effective relationships with colleagues and adopt a restorative approach to management, offering high support and high challenge and leadership to the team.
• A team player, passionate about contributing to quality service provision.

You will be expected to assist the Service Manager by providing support and guidance to other team members to promote strong practice and positive change.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Angela Guirey.

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