Children Services Team Manager - Level 3 (PO6)

Job Description: Team Manager

Who You Are

You are a dedicated professional with a minimum of three years post-qualified experience in children's social care, looking to bring positive change and stability to families. You are agile, flexible, and capable of responding to challenges with pace and compassion. You embody qualities of kindness, accountability, equity, and ambition, and are keen to be part of an improvement journey.

What the Job Involves

As a Team Manager, you will manage a team of social workers focusing on safeguarding children and promoting their best interests. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with government policies and departmental procedures. Your role involves providing leadership, managing resources and budgets, maintaining effective service delivery, and developing close working relationships with internal and external partners. Key responsibilities include case management, workload prioritization, staff supervision, partnership working, and performance monitoring.

Skills

• Leadership and management of social work teams
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and government guidance
• Experience in children’s social services management
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and agencies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Budget management and resource optimization
• Commitment to diversity, equality, and safeguarding standards
• Effective performance and quality assurance monitoring