Team Manager, Children in Care — Lead Social Work Team

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chelmsford seeks a Team Manager to lead a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality professional services. Responsibilities include supervising staff, quality assurance of social work reports, and fostering collaborative relationships with community partners. The ideal candidate will have a recognised social work qualification and significant experience in a social care setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Significant experience within a Social Care setting.
• Experience supervising Social Work students or newly qualified professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social workers providing high-quality services.
• Oversee quality assurance of social work reports.
• Handle complaints from service users in a constructive manner.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team motivation

Communication

Decision making

Inter-agency collaboration

Education

Recognised social work qualification (Diploma, degree or master's)

Job description

A local government authority in Chelmsford seeks a Team Manager to lead a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality professional services. Responsibilities include supervising staff, quality assurance of social work reports, and fostering collaborative relationships with community partners. The ideal candidate will have a recognised social work qualification and significant experience in a social care setting.