Job Overview: We are looking for Team Manager’s who will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Service. Team Manager is a broad Job Title category, and individual job titles may vary but could include: - Service specific Team Manager - Service Development Manager - Deputy Manager Responsibilities: Deliver complex service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for customers and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards. Liaise with customers to review service requirements and resolve problems. Lead on the development of specific policies and procedures to contribute to the continuous improvement in own work area. Where relevant coordinate the work of a team, either formally or as part of a project to ensure individual and team objectives are delivered. Keep up to date with changes in relevant policy and legislation to ensure delivery in own work area is effective and complies with appropriate regulations/statutory guidance. Accountable for approving spends in line with agreed budgets and financial processes and monitoring finance in relation to the Family Group Conference Service and other projects and resources. To oversee the direct management of cases, using an advanced level of skill, knowledge and competency to work within statutory and legislative requirements for the relevant sector, implementing local policy and procedures. Understand, demonstrate and disseminate the operating model, supporting internal and external partners and teams to develop competence to implement and utilise preventative and Early Help practices across the tiers of need to reduce escalation and demand on statutory services. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: A relevant Professional Qualification with evidence of relevant formal post qualifying learning or willing to work towards this. A minimum of 3 years post qualification relevant experience, demonstrating the development of an advanced level of knowledge. Ability to understand, analyse and respond to risks across the continuum of need. Practical experience of managing and analysing complex cases, to be able to demonstrate the ability to form professional judgements using information from a range of sources. Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, regulations and guidance as well as local and national policies. Advanced knowledge of theories, methods, tools and application of these to inform best practice. Ability to work across the specialist professional knowledge and methods EG; social work, occupational therapy, Youth Offending, partner agencies. Ability to lead and motivate teams, and build resilience in the workforce. Excellent communication skills including oral, written, negotiation and role modeling. Registration with SW England or other professional body where appropriate. Flexible and solution focussed approach, with key skills in supporting teams through change.