Job Title: Birth to Settled Adulthood, Team Manager (Social Work)
Location: Dorchester (Dorset)
Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours
Salary: £45.00 per hour (umbrella)
Type: Hybrid/Remote working
About Us:
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.
Who we are looking for
You'll bring leadership experience, a strong understanding of children's social care, and a passion for integrated working. We're looking for someone who can drive change, embed innovative practice and help shape a positive, inclusive culture across the wider Integrated Care System.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to join Dorset Council's Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service, where we work with individuals aged 0-25 and their families to help them live safe, fulfilled lives-and support their journey into adulthood.
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our Chesil locality team. You'll manage a team of 6-8 staff who work directly with disabled children and young people. Your responsibilities will include:
keeping children safe and ensuring their voices are heard
supporting families through timely, practical help, including access to Short Breaks
working closely with SEND services, transition teams and Adults' services to plan for adult life
providing reflective supervision and team development, with strong support from Service ManagersAbout the service
B2SA is part of our Children's Directorate but works closely across both Children's and Adults' services using a matrix management approach. We're taking a phased approach to integration:
Phase 1 focuses on aligning social care practice across Children's and Adults' services
Phase 2 aims to strengthen links with health partners for a joined-up experience for familiesThis integrated way of working is key to ensuring smoother transitions, stronger relationships and better outcomes for those we support
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you)
Eligibility to work in the UK
SWE (HCPC) Registered
Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
3 years permanent post qualified experience within an English Local Authority
Have access to a car and be willing to travel
Benefits
£500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay
Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a £500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role.
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Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates