Team Manager - Children in Care
Salary: £60K - £65,607 / Year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Kent
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Team Manager - Children in Care
Salary: Up to £55,607 + £7,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after one year's service
Are you an experienced social work leader passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Medway Council is seeking a dynamic and motivated Team Manager to oversee a Children in Care team and drive high-quality practice across the service.
About the role:
* Lead, supervise and develop a team of social workers and family support workers
* Ensure high-quality statutory services, robust care planning and permanence outcomes
* Champion the voice of the child in all aspects of service delivery
* Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes
* Support the wider strategic development of the service and deputise for the Service Manager where required
About you:
* SWE-registered qualified social worker
* Strong knowledge of statutory children's services including children in care and court work
* Proven experience supervising or managing staff within a fast-paced local authority setting
* Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills
Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Market-leading financial incentives
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on 02038546682 /
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