Team Manager - Looked after Children - Up to £62,087 (Permanent)

Team Manager - Children in Care - Up to £62,087

Nonstop Care is working with a local authority that is looking for an experienced Team Manager to join their Looked-after Children in the Berkshire area.

As a Team Manager, this role will allow you to build effective relationships with your team and create a positive work environment, increasing job satisfaction for both you and social workers you work with.

This post offers you an ongoing contract that will provide you with stability and the opportunity for long-term engagement and impact. It allows you to invest in the team development, implement strategies, and witness the fruits of your efforts over time.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 29 days plus bank holidays (increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years of continuous service).

• Supportive Managers: Recognize complexity, value hard work, and facilitate career development.

• Perks: Free parking, Local Government salary and pension scheme, travel assistance, and flexible working options.

• Remote Work: Laptop, phone, and systems for hybrid working.

• Employee Well-Being: 12 protected Development Days and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

• Additional Benefits: Staff discounts and professional development opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• To manage the overall decision making, planning and delivery of services to service users and their families.

• To manage the service and a team of staff within the legislative and procedural framework of the City Council

• To manage the allocated budget of the service and team for which the Manager is responsible.

• To manage the development of strategic policy and procedures within the Departmental Business planning processes.

• To manage Children's Social Care within a Performance Management Framework that supports the priorities of the Service, Department and Council

Requirements:

• Hold a professional Social Work qualification and registration. (SWE)

• Post-qualified experience, demonstrate experience in a Team Manager role.

• Strong understanding of Children in Care / Child Protection

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Prior experience of coaching/ mentoring/co-working/supervision/ practice teaching.

• Must drive and have access to own vehicle.

• Clear, Enhanced DBS

Apply Now:

Express your interest by submitting an up-to-date copy of your CV today to Z.Hammad@nonstop-recruitment.com

Telephone interviews will take place as and when strong candidates become available

We at NonStop are committed to connecting you with top employers and providing meaningful careers in the Health Service!

If this role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about other roles please contact 02079402100 and ask for Zain, as we specialise in Health & Social Care recruitment across the UK.