Team Manager - Children's Safeguarding

Position: Team ManagerService Area: Children's ServicesLocation: Maya Angelou Family Centre, LondonSalary: £56,172 - £59,328 per annumContract Type: Full-time, Permanent (36 hours per week)Closing Date: Sunday 15th September 2024Interview Date: End of September 2024

Organisation: Haringey Council

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to join our Children's Services at the Maya Angelou Family Centre. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team of social workers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to children and families. You will work in partnership with statutory and third-sector organisations to drive positive change and maintain exceptional service standards.

• Team Leadership: Provide effective leadership and support to a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to legislative requirements.
• Work Allocation: Manage and prioritise the team's workload efficiently, optimising resource use and maintaining high standards of practice.
• Supervision and Development: Offer regular, reflective supervision, conduct performance appraisals, and promote continuous professional development for team members.
• Policy and Practice Development: Contribute to the development of practice and policy initiatives within Children's Services, staying updated with field developments and collaborating to improve service delivery.
• Partnership Working: Facilitate effective partnerships with parents, carers, other professionals, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Financial Management: Oversee financial commitments related to children's needs, ensuring adherence to Best Value principles and identifying efficiencies.
• Quality Assurance: Engage in quality assurance processes, including audits, to promote best practices and continuous improvement.

You will be a skilled and compassionate social work professional with strong management and communication abilities. Essential criteria include:

• A relevant Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a similar setting.
• Previous management experience in social work is desirable.
• Demonstrated capability in managing individual caseloads and optimising resource use.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality services with the welfare of children central to decision-making.

Haringey is a vibrant and diverse borough known for its creativity, community spirit, and commitment to change. As the "rebel borough," we embrace our distinctive character and work towards a future where our values of Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative, and Community-focused guide us in making a positive impact.

• Generous leave entitlement of up to 31 days + bank holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days in the office per week.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Discounts on leisure and cultural activities.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by Sunday 15th September 2024.

For More Information: Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on ,