Team Manager - Through Care

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Coventry is seeking an experienced Team Manager for the Through Care service on a fixed-term basis. You will lead a dedicated team of Social Workers, ensuring high-quality services to children in care. The ideal candidate will be passionate about achieving positive outcomes and have a solid understanding of relevant legislation. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in the community.

Benefits

Fantastic rewards and benefits package

Qualifications

• Passionate and experienced practitioner.
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and best practices.
• Committed to achieving positive outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team of Social Workers and Personal Advisers.
• Provide high quality services to children in care.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and legislative requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work

Communication

Understanding of legislation

Education

Relevant qualifications in Social Work

Job description

Overview

For an informal conversation about this challenging and rewarding role, please contact Natasha Stirling - Operational Lead. We are seeking a Team Manager for the Through Care service on a 24 month fixed term basis. You will lead a dedicated team of Social Workers and Personal Advisers providing high quality services to children in care. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

You will be a passionate and experienced practitioner ready to lead a team to deliver positive outcomes for children in care. You will have a good understanding of relevant legislation and best practice and committed to achieving positive outcomes.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Values

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias. Coventry City Council is embarking on a journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a Good Local Authority, we believe in delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice. Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let\'s create a nurturing environment where every child\'s potential can flourish.

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package. To find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Inclusion and recruitment information

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you\'ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition