Team Manager - Children In Care

Remedy Social Work; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Team Manager for the Children in Care Team. In this role, you will oversee social work staff, manage complex situations, and ensure effective support for children and families. Applicants must have a social work qualification, relevant legislative knowledge, and be registered with Social Work England. This is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing social work staff supporting children in care.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Manage Children in Care Team.
• Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory standards.
• Plan and review interventions for children and families.

Skills

Knowledge of social work staff management

Understanding of residential children’s homes

Effective communication in high risk situations

Risk assessment and management

Collaboration with health and police partners

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Our Client Peterborough City Council is looking for an experienced Team Manager to join their Children in Care Team.

The Team Manager will report to the Head of Service for Corporate Parenting and the Service Manager for Corporate Parenting as the deputy for the Head of Service.

This is a bespoke role which requires the candidate to have knowledge and experience of managing social work staff who support children and young people in care, outside of the criminal justice system whose presenting behaviour can pose a significant risk of harm to themselves and others. Understanding of residential children’s homes and DOLS along with the ability to work collaboratively with health and police partners is essential.

Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations, applying an understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work.

Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service. Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in more complex situations and produce high quality assessments.

Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.

Manage a complex workload independently, establishing a network of internal and external colleagues from whom to seek advice and expertise. Model and help others with effective workload management skills.

Make pro‑active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of Professional Development Reviews.

Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures. Produce succinct, well‑structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements.

Requirements

• A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Continual professional development.
• Social Work England registered.
• Right to work in the UK.

Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.