Team Manager Children With Disabilities

Charles Hunter Associates; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services provider in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Team Manager for their Children with Disabilities Service. The role involves supervising social workers, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring effective communication. Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification, have at least 1 year of management experience, and must register with Social Work England. The position offers flexible/hybrid working and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Up to £45.00/hr pay

Flexible working schedule

Opportunity to learn new processes

Non-case holding role

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year management experience required.
• 3 years post-qualifying experience necessary.
• Must have Social Work England registration.

Responsibilities

• Supervising social workers and unqualified professionals.
• Providing advice in the day-to-day running of the team.
• Reporting to senior management on team performance.

Skills

Fast-paced frontline team experience

Knowledge of Child Protection

Supervisory skills

Effective communication

Education

Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Service

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 1 year's management experience.

About the team

The team works on a range of different referrals, making informed decisions on whether a child needs our service or whether they are able to use mainstream services. The team is also responsible for creating plans for Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children that make sure the child's needs are being met by everyone caring for and working with them. They will also take part in essential visits to each child and their families on a regular basis, ensuring that they have the correct provisions in place in order to communicate effectively with the child and their families.

This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to senior management on performance. Working effectively with connected services is essential to ensuring the best outcome for every case.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a fast‑paced frontline team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.

You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.

What's on offer?

• Up to £45.00/hr per hour umbrella depending on experience (PAYE payment options available also)
• Flexible/Hybrid Working Schedule
• Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
• Successful & Specialised Service
• Non case holding role

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906