MASH Team Manager

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health organization in Oxfordshire is looking for a passionate Team Manager to oversee social work teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding and experience in managing staff. This role requires a commitment to helping children and families thrive, along with effective team leadership skills. Flexible working culture and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 30 days

Flexible working culture

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a social work context.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding protocols.
• Ability to engage effectively with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Line manage Assistant Team Managers and Senior Practitioners.
• Manage referrals and safeguarding concerns.
• Oversee budget management for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant degree in social work or equivalent

Job description

The post holder will line manage Assistant Team Managers and Social Workers (Senior Practitioners).The purpose of this job is to help children, young people and families in need of help and protection with a particular focus on managing referrals and safeguarding concerns received by the MASH for children who are newly referred or who are not currently open to a statutory social work team.The post holder will hold supervisory responsibility for Assistant Team Managers and senior social workers.The post has lead responsibility for ensuring that the duty and assessment function in the team is managed safely and delivers outcomes effectively and in a timely way.Oversees the effective management of teams budget.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families in need of help and protection? We have a exciting Team Manager role opportunity within the MASH Service in Oxfordshire! The post holder will be free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart. You'll be supportive and energised; you don't accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do: always learning, be kind and care, equality and integrity in all we do, taking responsibility and daring to do it differently.Fundamentally, you'll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we're here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.

About us

Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.In our Early Help, Assessment and Prevention Directorate, were committed to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive. We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.Everyday youll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Were not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.Weve been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, and we continue to strive to do better.

Job responsibilities

About Us

Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.

In our Early Help, Assessment and Prevention Directorate, werecommitted to delivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive.We know the importance of building relationships, empowering people, and building on strengths and this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.

Everyday youll bechallenged in a new way,supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions.Were not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.

We believe thattogether, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.

Weve been consistently rated as good by Ofsted, and we continue to strive to do better.

About the Role

• The post holder will line manage Assistant Team Managers and Social Workers (Senior Practitioners)
• The purpose of this job is to help children, young people and families in need of help and protection with a particular focus on managingreferrals and safeguarding concerns received by the MASH for children who are newly referred or who are not currently open to a statutory social work team.
• The post holder will hold supervisory responsibility for Assistant Team Managers and senior social workers.
• The post haslead responsibility for ensuring that the duty and assessment function in the team is managed safely and delivers outcomes effectively and in a timely way.
• Oversees the effective management of teams budget

About you

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families in need of help and protection? We have a exciting Team Manager role opportunity within the MASH Service in Oxfordshire! The post holder will be free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart.You'll be supportive and energised; you don't accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage.Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do: always learning, be kind and care, equality and integrity in all we do, taking responsibility and daring to do it differently.

Fundamentally, you'll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we're here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too.We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology tosupport agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities tosupport your ongoing development. Some of the things you can enjoy:

• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employers contribution of up to19.9%
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.

Ourcommitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommitted to helping andsupporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Ourcommitment to:Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers toshare thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Ourcommitment to:Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.