Team Manager - Children

i-Jobs; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Team Manager in Essex to oversee a team providing high-quality service for children and families. You will ensure compliance with policies, manage performance, and contribute to service improvements. Key responsibilities include team leadership, case management, and communication with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership and resource management skills while being committed to diversity. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £28.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership skills to guide and manage a team effectively.
• Ability to manage team performance and meet objectives.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in case management and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to provide safe, high-quality service for children and families.
• Manage team performance to meet national and team goals.
• Promote the service to users, colleagues, and external partners.
• Chair meetings and represent the department in agency discussions.
• Identify professional development needs for team members and self.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Resource management

Commitment to diversity and equality

Case management and supervision

Job description

Team Manager

Location: New Road, Grays, RM176SL

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ months

Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £ 28.92 Per Hour

Job Ref: OR19342

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the team to provide a safe and high-quality service for children and families, following laws and local policies.
• Manage team performance to meet national and team goals.
• Contribute to local plans and initiatives for service improvement.
• Promote the service to users, colleagues, and external partners.
• Chair meetings and represent the department in agency discussions.
• Stay updated on research, policies, and relevant legislation.
• Ensure cases are assigned and case plans are current.
• Prioritize and conduct team supervision, offering feedback and support.
• Identify professional development needs for team members and self.
• Manage risky and high-profile cases according to procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Promote diversity and equality, ensuring respectful behavior.
• Manage resources, including budgets and HR, effectively.
• Record work accurately and on time, complying with data protection laws.
• Use management systems to inform resource use and service development.
• Support team members to meet departmental goals.
• Contribute to performance plans and targets.
• Manage staff, including handling sickness and performance issues.
• Understand policy impacts on strategic goals and work with colleagues to develop services.
• Recruit and retain skilled staff, promoting effective service delivery.

Person Specifications

Must Have

• Leadership skills to guide and manage a team effectively.
• Ability to manage team performance and meet objectives.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in case management and supervision.
• Commitment to diversity and equality principles.
• Resource management skills, including budget and HR.
• Proficiency in using management information systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience in strategic management and service development.
• Experience in recruiting and retaining skilled staff.

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