Department: Children & Families Services
Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid working options available) Shire Hall, GL1 2TG
Job Overview: This is an exciting permanent opportunity for Senior/Advanced Practitioners looking to step into a managerial role or experienced Team Managers seeking a new challenge. The role involves leading a team of social workers to deliver high-quality services, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, and working within the strategic framework to support vulnerable children and young people across Gloucestershire. As a Team Manager, you will oversee case management, provide supervision, and contribute to the continuous development of service delivery within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Develop a team plan aligned with Children’s Services strategic objectives.
- Provide management oversight of all cases with a clear understanding of risks and ensuring statutory duties are met.
- Ensure compliance with Children’s Services policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Quality assure team members’ work through observations, reflective supervision, and adherence to GCC’s quality assurance framework.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal colleagues and external partner agencies.
- Support and protect vulnerable children and young people across the County.
- Social Work England registration.
- Experience at Senior/Advanced Practitioner level.
- A recognised qualification in Social Work.
- Completion of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- A full driving licence and willingness to drive.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Experience as a Team Manager within a statutory children’s social work setting.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of child protection procedures and statutory requirements.
- Ability to effectively manage and resolve complex cases.
- Commitment to the professional development of the team and self.
- Hybrid working model (2-3 days in the office per week).
- Collaborative and supportive working environment with opportunities for continuous professional development.
- Salary: £50,788 - £52,805 per annum, depending on experience.
- Annual retention payment of £2,000.
- Welcome payment of £5,000.
- 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
- Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (terms and conditions apply).
- Hybrid working opportunities (2-3 days in the office).
- Access to ongoing professional development and training.
