Team Manager - Children We Care for Team

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Generous Leave

Professional Development

Inclusive Workplace

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Team Manager for the Children We Care For Team. You will lead a small team of social workers who support cared-for children up to age 18, ensuring safe, stable care plans and timely progression.

This fixed-term, 12-month role (37 hours per week) is based at Sherwood Energy Village, New Ollerton, with opportunity to extend. You will work within the Children and Families Department, upholding our values and safeguarding principles.

Qualifications

• A relevant social work qualification (e.g., Social Work Degree).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Min 2 years Social Work Experience.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and best practices related to cared-for children.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing care plans and risk assessments.
• Managing family time progression and reunification efforts.
• Ensuring placement matching and stability for children.
• Addressing safeguarding concerns.
• Oversight of Pathway Plans and transitions into adulthood.
• Providing supervision, direction, and case progression.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to respond to risks and needs effectively.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Collaborative leadership

Proactive problem-solving

Resilience

Driving care plans

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Team Manager - Children We Care for Team

Type of vacancy Fixed Term

Work pattern Full Time

Duration (Months) 12

37

Work Base Sherwood Energy Village, Darwin Drive, New Ollerton, NG22 9FF

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Join Nottinghamshire County Council, a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our values are rooted in community, and we strive to provide the best care for those who need it most.

We are seeking a Team Manager for our Children We Care For Team. This role is a 37-hour position covering maternity leave for up to 12 months, with a possibility to extend. As a Team Manager, you will lead a small team of Social Workers who support cared-for children up to the age of 18. Your leadership will ensure that every child receives the care and attention they deserve.

As a Team Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing care plans and risk assessments.
• Managing family time progression and reunification efforts.
• Ensuring placement matching and stability for children.
• Addressing safeguarding concerns.
• Oversight of Pathway Plans and transitions into adulthood.
• Providing supervision, direction, and case progression.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to respond to risks and needs effectively.

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A relevant social work qualification (e.g., Social Work Degree).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Min 2 years Social Work Experience.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and best practices related to cared-for children.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Compassionate Communication: Ability to engage with children and families empathetically.
• Collaborative Leadership: Foster teamwork and cooperation among staff and partners.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipate challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Resilience: Maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• An understanding of the team's key priorities and a ability to drive care plans forward.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Flexible Working: A supportive environment that promotes work-life balance.
• Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave and family-friendly policies.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Sarah Bostock on 01158040061 or by email [e-mail].

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme)we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.