Deputy Team Manager – Disabled Children’s Service (Front Door)
Location: Gloucester (Gloucestershire County Council)
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £48,226 – £51,356 per annum (plus significant bonuses)
Are you a dedicated social work leader looking for a permanent home in a council that truly values its staff? Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for the Disabled Children’s Service.
The Disabled Children and Young People’s Early Help Team (Front Door) supports children aged 0‑18 with significant needs arising from disabilities. The goal is simple but vital: to ensure disabled children and their families have access to needs‑led services that promote resilience and improve life chances.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Oversight: Managing children’s planning from the point of referral.
* Decision Making: Signing off EHCP contributions and deciding on single assessments in line with eligibility criteria.
* Leadership: Supervising and supporting staff within the Front Door while occasionally undertaking statutory social work tasks.
* Collaboration: Working with multi‑agency partners to ensure accurate assessments and effective support plans.
Financial Rewards and Benefits
* Welcome Payment: £4,000 to start your journey.
* Annual Retention: £2,000 payment for your ongoing commitment.
* Relocation Support: Up to £8,000 (terms and conditions apply) to help you move to this beautiful county.
* Generous Leave: 25.5 days, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years.
* Hybrid Working: Flexible opportunities to balance office presence with home working.
Requirements
* Professional Standing: Social Work England registration and completion of the Senior Social Worker progression pathway.
* Experience: Completion of ASYE (if qualified after 2012) and a proven track‑record in statutory services.
* Mobility: A full driving licence and willingness to drive across the county.
* Compliance: Enhanced DBS clearance for both Adults and Children.
Note for Skilled Workers: Applications from those already in the UK on a visa will be considered if you have a minimum of 2 years of UK statutory experience and are looking to relocate to Gloucestershire.
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