Children's Social Care Team Manager - Assessment and Intervention Service, Exeter & East Devon
Are you Social Care Team Manager looking to further develop your leadership experience in a new role? Or perhaps you are an experienced, skilled, and passionate Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career. If this is you, Devon County Council wants to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Assessment and Intervention Service in Exeter & East Devon within Children's Social Care, where you’ll make a meaningful impact of the lives of children and families. The key purpose of the role is to improve the outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families in Devon to encourage positive change.
As a Team Manager within the Assessment and Intervention Service you will be passionate about relationship-based social work and you’ll support your team to continually develop their skills to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. Through reflective supervision with your team, you'll champion their personal and professional growth and support opportunities for reflection, learning and development. By building trusting and professional relationships you’ll make a positive difference to the children and families of Devon.
About Us
Devon County Council is a welcoming and inclusive place to work, underpinning our ‘People First’ approach. It is a really exciting time here, we’re an ambitious authority on an exciting journey of cultural change.
We're continuing to embed and relational ways of working and we believe that for most families, the family home is the best place for children to live and thrive. We're proud of our workforce and what we are achieving for children and families in Devon.
About You
As a Team Manager, your skills and experience will include:
1. Experience working within social care, including working in a multi-agency environment
2. Strong leadership and management skills; effectively leading teams, with the ability to develop and support individuals, promoting an environment of continuous improvement where everyone can achieve their potential
3. The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals, leading to successful outcomes for children
4. A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
5. Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
6. A high-level of written and verbal communication skills*
7. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work
8. Exceptional recording and planning skills
9. Ability to make difficult decisions
10. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car*
* Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act
For the vital contribution you make, you will receive the following:
11. £2,000 annual retention payment (pro-rata for part time employees)
12. Flexible working arrangements promoting a healthy work-life balance to support your wellbeing, including some remote working
13. Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
14. Free onsite parking
15. Career progression opportunities
16. A full induction
17. A supportive working environment with regular supervision
18. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
19. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including a variety of employee well-being services
20. Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform
21. Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicles and cycle to work
22. Relocation package of up to £8,000, subject to qualifying conditions