Team Manager - Duty & Assessment team

Telford and Wrekin Council; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Telford is seeking a Team Manager for the Duty & Assessment team. This full-time position involves leading and managing a talented team of social workers to maintain high service standards for children and families. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in social work management. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and leave package

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking

Confidential wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing social work teams.
• Understanding of the Professional Capabilities Framework at advanced level.
• Proven ability to ensure high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to social work staff.
• Ensure quality assurance for services provided.
• Support the needs of Telford & Wrekin's communities.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Supervision

Accountability

Quality assurance

Job description

Team Manager - Duty & Assessment team

P016: £56,460 - £59,724 (inclusive of market factor allowance)

Full Time 37 hours per week

Do you aspire to work for an Outstanding' Local Authority?

Here at Telford and Wrekin Council, we have been judged to be outstanding overall in terms of effectiveness for the second time! Here's just some of the great things Ofsted had to say when they visited us in April 2024:

• Children and families in Telford and Wrekin continue to experience exceptional social work practice when they are in care and as care leavers.
• Participation is a real strength and children's and families' involvement is threaded throughout service developments.
• Social workers know their children well and have developed effective relationships with parents.
• The virtual school is a significant strength in Telford and Wrekin.
• Care leavers benefit from an extremely comprehensive and generous local offer.
• Corporate parenting is a strength in Telford and Wrekin.
• The stability of the experienced workforce creates the perfect environment to benefit children and care leavers. As a result, social workers maintain relationships with children who know them over many years, which contributes to children's feeling of belonging.
• Staff enjoy working in an environment where senior leaders are visible, and they feel valued.

Applications are invited to join the Child Protection and Family Support Team as a Team Manager.

The role will include: Leadership, management, supervision, accountability and quality assurance for a group of social work and other staff within a specific service area to ensure that the service provided is of a consistently high standard and meets the needs of Telford & Wrekin's communities and supports the Council's visions and priorities. To undertake duties expected of social work managers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework at advanced level.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Group Manager Emma Lane at [e-mail] or on 01952 384231.

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

We believe great services start with great people - and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package - starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It's an offence to apply if you're barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.