Team Manager

London Borough of Camden; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London is seeking an experienced social work Practitioner to manage and co-ordinate Children in Need teams. This role involves strategic and operational leadership, working collaboratively with social networks and partners to provide high-quality support for children and families. The ideal candidate should have a recognized qualification in social work, be registered with Social Work England, and possess strong knowledge of relevant legislation. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexible working and career development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary based on experience

Reimbursement of Social Work England Fees

Payment of travel allowance

27 days annual leave for new starters

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Interest free loans

Access to staff networks

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience as a versatile and agile social work Practitioner.
• Supervisory experience with ability to identify training needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in need and court work.
• Lead and manage the Children in Need teams.
• Ensure effective assessments and creative interventions.

Skills

Experience in social work

Knowledge of The Children Act 1989

Analytical skills

Leadership and motivational skills

IT skills for data management

Education

Recognised qualification in social work

Job description

This is an opportunity to be part of a thriving and dynamic service within the Children in Need Teams, working together across the integrated service including MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub). You will work with social networks, families, or communities, as well as individuals, and help to develop supportive relationships. You will take a strategic and operational lead and be required to work in collaboration with other social work teams within the service and with Partners such as Police, Health, and Education. You will undertake a broad range of work with children in need, children on a child protection plan, and their families and court work. You by will work with them to give additional support and ensure that your assessments, plans, and creative interventions are effective in promoting positive outcomes for Children in Need and Children on a Child Protection Plan. This is an exciting and career enhancing opportunity, where you will manage and co-ordinate the work of one of the Children in Need teams. You will also be making appropriate use of resources to ensure the provision of a high-quality service to children, young people and their families. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity it is essential the successful candidate holds a recognised qualification in social work and are registered with Social Work England. You will be a versatile, agile, and experienced social work Practitioner with a Practice Education Qualification or Management Experience. You will have sound knowledge of The Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation governing work with children and families. You will be able to lead, motivate staff and drive performance. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children, particularly The Children Act 1989. You will be able to effectively use and translate statutory, community, voluntary and independent resources within the context of government legislation, Council and departmental policy in order to enhance best practice and contribute to better outcomes for children. You will have some supervisory experience and a demonstrable ability to motivate staff, to identify training needs and to ensure the service meet business demands. You must demonstrate analytical and budget competences as well as IT skills in recording and maintaining data and record information system.

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• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified Social Work staff
• Payment of a travel allowance equivalent to the cost of a Zone 1 and 2 Travel card - currently £1,788
• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities