Team Manager - Children in Care

Reed; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Children in Care Team Manager to oversee a dedicated team in Doncaster. The role includes developing effective care plans, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring high-quality support for children in care. Candidates should have relevant social work qualifications and experience working with children and families. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with retention payments

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Generous annual leave and flexible working options

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children and families as a qualified social worker.
• Commitment to supporting families and enabling children to meet their potential.
• Focus on personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers to ensure high-quality care.
• Develop and implement effective care plans for individual needs.
• Foster a collaborative work environment among staff.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Analytical skills

Motivation

Resilience

Education

BA or MA in Social Work or equivalent

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Children in Care Team Manager

• Location: Doncaster
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Hours: 36 per week
• Salary: GBP45,691 - GBP49,646 per annum

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Children in Care Team Manager for our Social Work Service. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a team of committed social workers, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for children and young people in our care. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing and implementing effective care plans, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving continuous improvement within the team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and manage a team of social workers, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure high-quality care and support for children and young people.
• Develop and implement effective care plans that meet the individual needs of children in care.
• Foster a collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and shared responsibility among staff.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery through regular reviews and the implementation of best practices.
• Maintain strong relationships with partner agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to child care and support.
• Monitor and manage caseloads to ensure they are realistic and sustainable, providing the necessary support to team members.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BA or MA in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Proven experience working with children and families, preferably as a qualified social worker.
• Strong relationship-building skills with children, their families, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Ability to analyse information effectively and produce high-quality assessments.
• Commitment to supporting families in making positive changes and enabling children to meet their potential.
• Focus on personal and professional development.
• High levels of motivation and resilience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with retention payments.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Realistic caseloads with a system to monitor and maintain them.
• Experienced leadership providing frequent and reflective supervision.
• Supportive and friendly team environment in well-equipped offices.
• Strong links with partner agencies.
• Generous annual leave and flexible, hybrid working options.
• Comprehensive rewards and recognition package with discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Excellent transport links and a relocation package for those moving to Doncaster.
• Access to a generous local government pension scheme and a variety of well-being support and development opportunities.

To apply for the Children in Care Team Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.