Team Manager

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Team Manager in our Family Help service to lead high-quality, relationship-based support for children, young people and families across Suffolk. This is a permanent role with hybrid working and a salary of £48,163 - £53,788 per annum (pro rata for part time).

You will co-lead a multidisciplinary Family Help team, ensuring safeguarding, early intervention and sustainable change while guiding staff with strong leadership, collaboration and effective service

Qualifications

• Suitable professional qualification at level 6, or equivalent experience at a seasoned professional level.
• Qualified and experienced social workers and managers welcomed.
• Experience in safeguarding, assessment, risk and need.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team to deliver effective, strengths-based practice.
• Manage service delivery, performance, resources and day-to-day decision making.
• Promote a learning culture through supervision, reflection and practice development.
• Use information, data to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Work collaboratively across professional disciplines to deliver joined-up support.
• Take the lead for audit of casework, ensuring case recording is of high quality and in timescale.
• Deal with complaints, seeking early resolution where possible.
• Develop strategic planning and project management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff motivation

Clear communication

Influencing others

Managing priorities

Equality & inclusion

Education

Level 6 professional qualification or equivalent

Social Work qualification / management experience

Job description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Based at one of the locations below - Hybrid working
  • Beacon House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX
  • Riverside, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ
  • Waterloo Centre, Leiston, IP16 4HE
  • Haverhill House, Haverhill, CB9 9HB
  • Summit House, Felixstowe, IP11 2JB
• Salary:£48,163 - £53,788 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract:Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Team Manager in our Family Help service, you will help lead high-quality, relationship-based support for children, young people and families across Suffolk. You will be part of a service that is focused on early intervention, prevention, safeguarding and creating sustainable change for families.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Posts:

• 5 x Permanent - Based at one of the following locations:
  • Beacon House, Ipswich IP1 2BX
  • Riverside, Lowestoft NR33 0EQ
  • Waterloo Centre, Leiston IP16 4HE
  • Haverhill House, Haverhill CB9 9HB
• 1 x Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - Summit House, Felixstowe, IP11 2JB

Salary within Grade 7 will be determined by qualification level. Social Work Qualified (SWQ) candidates will commence at SCP 30, while Alternatively Qualified (AQ) candidates will commence at SCP 27, the entry point of Grade 7.

Your role and responsibilities

As a team manager, you are co-responsible for your Family Help team and will work alongside another Team Manager. You will form a collaborative leadership team, sharing responsibility for supporting staff, overseeing practice and delivering high-quality services for children, young people and families. Together, you'll help create a positive team culture, champion excellent practice and drive the best possible outcomes for Suffolk families.

The Family Help Teams are responsible for all children in their area on Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans and subject to Targeted Early Help.

In this role, you will:

• lead, motivate and support a team to deliver effective, strengths-based practice
• manage service delivery, performance, resources and day-to-day decision making
• promote a learning culture through supervision, reflection and practice development
• use information, feedback and data to improve outcomes for children, young people and families
• work collaboratively across professional disciplines to deliver joined-up support
• take the lead for audit of casework, ensuring case recording is of high quality and in timescale
• deal with complaints, seeking early resolution where possible
• develop strategic planning and project management.

You will need

We're looking for someone who can bring a suitable professional qualification at level 6, or equivalent experience at a seasoned professional level in a relevant area of work. We would particularly welcome applications from qualified and experienced social workers and managers.

We're looking for someone who:

• is passionate about making a positive difference for children, young people and families in Suffolk
• has strong leadership skills and the ability to develop, support and motivate staff
• understands children's services, safeguarding, assessment, risk and need
• can work confidently with colleagues and partners across a range of professional disciplines
• communicates clearly and can influence, challenge and support others constructively
• can manage pressure, competing priorities and change
• is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet every criteria, we'd still encourage you to apply.

The team

At Suffolk County Council, we aspire for every child to live their best life.

Our Family Help teams are multi-disciplinary, bringing together social workers and practitioners to provide early help, safeguarding and support to children and families.

We focus on:

• Early intervention and prevention
• Strengths-based, relationship-led practice
• Multi-agency working to deliver joined-up support
• Creating sustainable change for families

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values learning, development and continuous improvement.

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

For more information

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact:

• Ipswich and Felixstowe: Steve Blaney by email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01502 674649.
• Lowestoft and Leiston: Nathalie Rich by email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01473 263515.
• Bury St Edmunds: Charnine De'Ath by email at: