Team Manager Assessment - Kent

Quid, Inc.; Location (WV); Hybrid; USD 75,440 - 92,204; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retention bonus

Career progression scheme

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Free car parking

Relocation package

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Team Manager for the Referral & Assessment service in West Virginia. In this leadership role, you will manage a team of social workers, ensuring high standards and positive outcomes for children and families. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £62,607, a retention bonus, and a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England, with a commitment to professional development and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to social workers.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the team.
• Support case management for children and families.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Social Work Practice

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Team Manager for the Referral & Assessment service to join an Authority based in Medway.

Ofsted noted that our client’s relentless approach to improvement has led to the significant progress in services provided for children and families. The inspectors found that there is now a strong, determined and cohesive leadership team.

What’s in it for you as a Team Manager?

• A competitive salary up to £62,607 plus retention bonus
• Retention payment of £3,000 per annum (paid annually)
• Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development
• Generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays
• Essential User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office)
• Relocation package of up to £8,000

About the role:

You will provide effective leadership to a team of Social Workers, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals. Supported by your Assistant Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for children and their families and ensuring the welfare of children and young people is prioritised.

What we are looking for in an Team Manager:

• You will hold a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.