Team Manager - Adoption. Job in Luton Education & Training Jobs

Connect2Luton; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employment agency is seeking a Team Manager for the Adoption Team in England. This pivotal role involves driving the permanency agenda for children across the borough while managing resources and budgets. Candidates should be qualified Social Workers with experience in budget management and team leading. The position offers flexibility with home working options and opportunities for growth within the council's supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive induction period

Opportunities for growth within departments

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified Social Worker with budget management.
• Ability to lead and chair multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Strong influencing skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive the permanency agenda for children across the borough.
• Manage resources and budgets to support children and families.
• Support and motivate a team.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Budget management

Administrative skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Education

Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Team Manager - Adoption

Connect2Luton are working exclusively with Luton Borough Council to recruit a Team Manager for the Adoption Team manager role 37 hours per week.

Why you should choose Luton Council.

• Luton is centrally located with easy transportation access via train or road.
• Comprehensive induction period to ensure that you have the right tools/technology and support to do a great job.
• Permanent Senior Leadership team opportunities offering stability, continuity, and growth within departments.
• Luton is a vibrant and diverse town that bring fresh challenges so there is never a dull moment.
• With an active improvement on Luton Councils OFSTED report it is a great environment to be part of a success story,
• Home working and flexible hours is an option as the council support agile working where possible, it is team dependent and to discussed case by case.

Team Manager -Adoption-Permanence based within the Specialist Family Support Service

is a very exciting and important role as you will be driving, the permanency agenda for children across the borough.

You will be managing and directing resources and budgets to provide the ongoing service to support children and families and child in care.

What skills and experience we need from you

• Good experience as a qualified Social Worker with working experience of managing a devolved budget, effective administrative and organisational procedures and to lead and chair multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Experienced at negotiation and influencing service users, staff at all levels, elected members and other professional both internal and external.
• You will develop, mange, support and motivate a team.

Must have qualifications.

• Dip SW, CQSW, or recognised equivalent professional social work qualification.
• Registered with the Social work regulator - Social Work England.
• An enhanced DBS Certificate which is satisfactory to Luton Borough Council will be a condition of your appointment.

Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.