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Children's Team Manager - Leaving Care

Reed
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Bromley, Kent BR2 9HT, England

Salary

£55,890 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Team Manager position in the Leaving Care Team offers an annual salary of up to £55,890 and is based at Bromley Civic Centre with flexible working options.
  • We are seeking a registered Team Manager with proven leadership experience in child social care settings to oversee a dedicated team of social workers and advisors.
  • The role involves maintaining low caseloads, implementing group supervision programs, and ensuring the integration of young people's voices in service delivery.
  • Candidates must have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by children in care, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
  • This is a permanent position that provides excellent benefits, including a £2,000 annual retention payment, a £2,000 Golden Hello, and opportunities for professional development.
Team Manager (Leaving Care Team)
  • Annual Salary: Up to £55,890
  • Location: Bromley Civic Centre, Flexible Working
  • Job Type: Permanent

Join our forward-thinking social work practice in Bromley, where we focus on providing exceptional support to children in care, ensuring their successful transition into adulthood. We are looking for a registered Team Manager to lead our dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment that integrates services from various sectors.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Oversee the Leaving Care Service, which includes 4 teams, each with two Social Workers and three Young Person Advisors.
  • Maintain low caseloads to ensure a strong focus on building effective relationships.
  • Implement our successful group supervision programme and trauma training for all staff.
  • Ensure the integration of young people’s voices and ideas in service delivery and design.
  • Collaborate with external agencies such as Police, Health, Education, Probation, Housing, and more to provide comprehensive support to young people.
  • Support the team with specialist roles focusing on mental health and Education, Training, and Employment (ETE) interventions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Registration as a Team Manager in social work.
  • Proven experience in leadership within child social care settings.
  • Strong understanding of the challenges faced by children in care and a passion for improving their outcomes.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and external agencies.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to our REAL Values and Behaviours.
Benefits:
  • £2,000 annual retention payment and £2,000 Golden Hello.
  • Lease car and other excellent benefits.
  • Manageable caseloads and dedicated time for reflective supervision.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional three days.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities with bespoke training.
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates.
  • A range of salary sacrifice schemes and local retail discounts.

Join us and be part of a service that is not only recognised as 'good’ by Ofsted but also continues to strive for excellence. Your leadership can help shape the future of our young people in Bromley.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.