Team Manager - Children in Care

Remedy Recruitment Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Team Manager for their Children in Care Team. The successful candidate will manage social work staff and be responsible for assessments and intervention planning. Candidates must possess a social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have the right to work in the UK. This role involves significant interaction with children, families, and external partners.

Benefits

Personal one-on-one service from dedicated consultant

Top tier supplier access to jobs

Double payrolls each week

Qualifications

• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage social work staff in a Children in Care team.
• Conduct assessments and manage complex workloads.
• Communicate with children and families to elicit needs.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

Knowledge of managing social work staff

Communication skills in complex situations

Risk assessment and management

Ability to work collaboratively

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 of this Social Worker job:

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

Benefits of working with Remedy:

• A personal one‑one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV to on the social care team.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. 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.