Team Manager - Kinship Team

Guidant Global; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's services organization is seeking a dedicated Team Manager for the Kinship Team in Cheshire. This role requires proven experience in managing teams within social care, emphasis on quality assurance and compliance with statutory requirements. An ideal candidate will lead a passionate team to support children and families effectively. The position offers flexibility and competitive pay up to £45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Team Manager within Children's Social Care.
• Strong understanding of Regulation 24 and SGOs.
• Experience in supervising and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Kinship Team, providing supervision, guidance, and support to staff.
• Ensure quality assurance of reviews, SGOs, and kinship assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Regulation 24 procedures.

Skills

Team Leadership

Quality Assurance

Compliance Management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

👩👧 Team Manager - Kinship Team (Children's Services)

📍 Location: Cheshire
🕘 Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
💷 Pay Rate: Up to £45 per hour (Umbrella)

🌟 About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Team Manager to join the Kinship Team within Children's Services in Cheshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated manager with a strong background in kinship care to lead a passionate team supporting children and families.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• 👥 Lead and manage the Kinship Team, providing supervision, guidance, and support to staff.

• 📝 Ensure quality assurance of reviews, SGOs (Special Guardianship Orders), and kinship assessments.

• ⚖️ Ensure compliance with Regulation 24 procedures and statutory requirements.

• 💡 Promote best practice, continuous improvement, and positive outcomes for children.

• 🤝 Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver high-quality services.

✅ Essential Requirements

• ✔️ Proven experience as a Team Manager within Children's Social Care or a Kinship setting.

• ✔️ Strong understanding of Regulation 24, SGOs, and Kinship assessments.

• ✔️ Experience in supervising and developing staff.

• ✔️ Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

What happens now?

If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post

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