Team Manager - Family Solutions Plus

Oxfordshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Oxfordshire is seeking a Team Manager to lead a dedicated team supporting vulnerable children and families. In this role, you will ensure timely assessments and high-quality support, while developing services that make a real difference. If you are a passionate leader with social work qualifications, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to enhance public service.

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England required.
• Ability to form positive working relationships with children and families.
• Experience in engaging resistant children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families.
• Support the Service Manager in service development and delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Empathy

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

About Us

Together, we’re the moment makers and we’re focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you’ll look around and say, “I make a difference”. Because we’re all creating lasting change to people’s lives in Oxfordshire.

Everyday you’ll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions.We’re not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.

We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself – while raising the bar for the future of children’s social care.

Are you in?

About the Role

Join our dedicated team at OCC as a Team Manager!

You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Team Management:Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families.
• Service Development:Support the Service Manager in the continual development, delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children.
• Practice Model:Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans.
• Policy Compliance:Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately.
• Budget Management:Oversee the effective management of the team's budget.

About you

You’re free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart.You’ll be supportive and energised; you don’t accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.

Fundamentally, you’ll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we’re here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.

This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers.

Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!

To apply, you will need:

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Ability to form positive working relationships with children, families and a range of colleagues across agencies
• Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention

Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria.