Social Work Team Manag...
Northampton
£54,082 - 58,327 per year
Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - MASH Team Location: Northampton Type: Permanent Salary: £54,082 - £58,327 per annum Overall Purpose of Role Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead, manage, and direct our client's social care team for children and young people, ensuring the provision of high-quality services in accordance with relevant legislation and standards. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable children, improving their outcomes, and fulfilling statutory responsibilities. Working Arrangements This role primarily fits into a flexible working arrangement, with opportunities for fixed and fieldwork as required. Main Accountabilities Lead, manage, and direct the day-to-day operations of children's social care teams, including allocation of work and decision-making in line with delegated authority, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures for safeguarding. Recruit, supervise, appraise, and develop staff in alignment with organisational requirements and statutory obligations, fostering a skilled and effective workforce. Manage budgets effectively, monitoring expenditure patterns to inform planning and budget setting within the Directorate. Foster partnership and multi-agency working to assess risks, respond to needs, and safeguard children, promoting information sharing with relevant agencies and stakeholders. Develop and implement team plans aligning with organisational and partnership objectives, continually improving services based on local needs analysis. Drive service improvements through audit, quality assurance, data management, and performance monitoring in compliance with regulations and standards. Ensure staff management and service delivery adhere to equality policies, promoting inclusivity and diversity. Maintain health and safety standards within the team and service locations. Undertake additional duties as necessary, including deputising for line managers and representing the service on internal and external initiatives. Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Qualifications Required: Degree in Social Work or equivalent. Certified Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Certificate in Social Service (CSS), Diploma in Social Work (DiSW-SP), or equivalent. Home Office letter of recognition. Practice Teacher Award/Enabling Others. SWE registration. Management Qualification NVQ Level 5. Post-qualifying child care or specialist award. Experience and Knowledge: Minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience in children's social care, including statutory child care. Demonstrated ability to manage staff and team performance effectively. In-depth knowledge of child care legislation and relevant research. Budget management skills and understanding of budget principles. Experience in multi-agency working and relationship building. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. Understanding of post-qualification specialist awards for supervision purposes. Skills: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities. Interpersonal skills for effective people management. Organisational skills for workload management. Data interpretation and analysis for performance management. Budget management skills. Representation abilities at senior levels. Proficiency in ICT. Awareness and understanding of equal opportunities principles. Disclosure Level: Enhanced Child/Adult Bar. Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Generous Annual Leave: All employees enjoy 28 days of annual leave per year, pro rata for part-time employees, in addition to bank holidays. This increases to 33 days after 5 years of continuous service. Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Take advantage of our scheme to purchase up to 30 additional days of leave per year based on your weekly contractual working hours. Pension Options: Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with contributions based on your salary, supplemented by a significant organisation contribution. Opt for the 50/50 scheme to pay half the normal contribution rate while still building a pension, and make additional voluntary contributions. Life Assurance and Ill-health Protection: Receive immediate life assurance cover of 3 times your annual salary from day one, along with protection in case of ill-health. Equality and Diversity: We're committed to equality of opportunity for all, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Agile Working Arrangements: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including part-time, job sharing, term-time only, annualised hours, and flexi-time, subject to service requirements. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Access confidential support for personal or professional issues, including telephone counseling, legal advice, bereavement support, and medical information, available 24/7. Access to Work Mental Health Support Service: Receive free, confidential support for mental health issues affecting work performance over a 9-month period. Training and Development Opportunities: Access a wide range of training options, including courses, qualifications, online learning, apprenticeships, coaching, mentoring, and bespoke training, tailored to support your role and ongoing professional development. Social Work Support: Benefit from specialised training such as Signs of Safety, alongside access to multi-agency training, research resources, and coverage of social work England registration fees. Retention Bonuses: Social work roles are eligible for retention bonuses, reflecting our commitment to retaining skilled and dedicated staff. Continuous Improvement: We're dedicated to building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce, promoting innovation and creativity while prioritising the well-being of children, young people, and families. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
