Who we are looking for
To be successful for the team manager post you will be a qualified, highly experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England. You will have an excellent understanding of childcare legislation and social work principles, with the ability to lead, direct and motivate teams. You will have evidential experience of managing staff and resources including completing staff supervision and you will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families. It is important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.
Our offer to you
* Disability Confident Employer – inclusive & accessible recruitment, interview support for disabled people, reasonable adjustments and ongoing support.
* Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives – flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part‑time options.
* Generous Holiday Entitlement – starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy an additional 10 days.
* Manageable Workloads – directors work closely with the Heads of Service & Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable and you are supported.
* Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability.
* Menopause policy – supporting women in the workplace.
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Newly Developed Bespoke Four‑Week Induction Programme
* High Quality IT Kit – supporting agile working arrangements.
* Learning & Career Development – a wide range of blended learning opportunities relevant to your job and progression.
* Supportive Practice Improvement Team – experienced staff who build positive relationships to embed learning from audits or reviews.
* A range of Workers Groups – Black & Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group.
* Well‑being Support – improving the well‑being of employees both in and out of the workplace.
* Apprenticeship Offer
* Secondment Opportunities
* MyTime – monthly one‑to‑one supervision focused on your career development.
* Reflective Supervision – 4 weekly
* Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision
* Newly Developed Progression Pathway
* Learning at Work Week – a yearly celebration awarding and recognising individual practice across the council.
* Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker drop‑in sessions
* Themed Practice Learning Week – a range of bite‑size learning opportunities.
* Currently Offering Free Parking
* Cycle to Work Scheme – significant discounts on a new bike and safety equipment.
* Bank holidays
* Eye Tests – free eye test for display screen users, with a corporate scheme covering glasses.
* Free Refreshments – tea, coffee and milk.
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Credit Union Membership
* VIVUP Discounts & Savings – staff discount scheme.
Salary range
* £53,460 – £54,495 per year
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities, as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
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