Position: Team Manager
Service Area: Children's Services
Location: Maya Angelou Family Centre, London
Salary: 56,172 - 59,328 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (36 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday 15th September 2024
Interview Date: End of September 2024
Organisation: Haringey Council
Role Overview:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
About You:
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.
About Haringey:
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.
Benefits:
- 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 (phone number removed),