Team Manager - Children In Care Team - Birmingham - £41.42

Eden Brown Synergy; Highgate; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy in Birmingham is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Children In Care Team, guiding social workers and driving compliance with child safeguarding standards. The role focuses on overseeing day-to-day operations and developing care plans in partnership with families and multi-disciplinary colleagues.

The ideal candidate will bring a recognized social work qualification, extensive experience in children's social work, and strong leadership and communication skills to ensure

Qualifications

• A recognized social work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in children's social work, particularly in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures affecting children in care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of qualified social workers, providing guidance and support in case management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practices in child protection and welfare.
• Develop and implement effective care plans in collaboration with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and review the performance of the team, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Facilitate training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

CQSW

DipSW or equivalent

Job description

Join our dedicated team in Birmingham as a Team Manager for the Children In Care Team, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable children and their families. With a competitive salary of £41.42 per hour, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate group of social workers and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children in care.

As the Team Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Children In Care Team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing a team of qualified social workers, providing guidance and support in case management.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practices in child protection and welfare.
• Developing and implementing effective care plans in collaboration with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitoring and reviewing the performance of the team, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Facilitating training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

The ideal candidate will possess essential qualifications and skills, including:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in children's social work, particularly in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures affecting children in care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including families and external agencies.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance. You will also benefit from flexible working arrangements and access to employee assistance programs.