Team Manager - Children And Young People Disability Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Children and Young People Disability Team. This critical role involves managing social workers, ensuring high-quality assessments, and collaborating with various agencies to support disabled children and their families. The ideal candidate will have a recognized Social Work qualification, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

£7,000 market premia each month

£3,000 annual retention payment

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive management structure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in children's services, ideally with disabled children.
• Experience supervising and developing social workers.
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers.
• Oversee performance and track progress using data.
• Ensure high standards in assessments and reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Understanding of statutory frameworks

Supervision experience

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Team Manager - Children and Young People Disability Team

Salary: £51,131 to £55,607 plus £7,000 market premia and £3,000 annual retention payment

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our Children and Young People Disability Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for supporting social workers who work with disabled children, young people and their families. You will ensure the delivery of high quality assessments, plans and interventions that safeguard children and promote their wellbeing, independence and development.

About the Role

• Provide clear leadership, direction and day to day management to a team of social workers
• Offer regular, reflective professional supervision and ensure staff have effective development plans
• Oversee team performance, using data to track progress, identify issues and drive improvement
• Ensure statutory work, including assessments, visits and reviews, is completed to a high standard and within required timescales
• Allocate work appropriately and ensure that children's plans are focused, purposeful and regularly reviewed
• Support safe and effective recruitment, helping to maintain a stable and skilled workforce
• Manage delegated elements of the staffing budget and ensure financial decisions remain within agreed limits
• Work closely with partner agencies, internal teams and external organisations to achieve joined up, consistent support for children and families
• Keep up to date with legislation, guidance, research and best practice to maintain strong professional standards
• Deputise for senior managers when required and support service-wide development projects

What Children and Young People Expect

• A consistent and reliable point of contact
• A good listener who is honest, approachable and focused
• Someone who understands their needs and takes action on their views
• A professional who is resourceful, realistic and committed to doing what you say you will do

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Strong post qualifying experience within children's services, ideally including work with disabled children
• Proven experience supervising and developing social workers and other staff
• A solid understanding of statutory frameworks, safeguarding practice and relevant legislation
• The ability to interpret complex information and make clear, evidence based decisions
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to equality, diversity, professional standards and continuous development
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Additional Benefits

• £7,000 market premia paid monthly
• £3,000 annual retention payment each April after one year in post
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training
• Supportive management structure

Application Requirement

• Personal statement required

For more information or to apply, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or (url removed)