The Role: Team Manager – Safeguarding and Support

We are working with a local authority in the West Midlands who are looking for a permanent Team Manager for their Safeguarding and Support service.

We are looking for a Social Work Manager to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families.

We need a qualified and experienced children’s social work manager to manage one of five social work teams, undertaking Safeguarding & Support work.  You will be experienced in child in need and child protection work, PLO pre-proceedings, care proceedings and adoption work.
You will manage a team of social workers and family support workers with input from a Managing Practitioner within our new locality structure.  You will be committed to providing the highest quality of supervision and case direction, focussing at all times on improving outcomes for children.  You will be organised and a strong communicator and decision-maker.  You will work effectively as part of a service management team, committed to embedding good practice, with a focus on relationship based and restorative practice.

We work alongside families in improving outcomes for their children, we have a restorative approach to social work and this is also evident in the team culture and senior management style as we are available for discussions on complex matters, working together to ensure the right outcomes are achieved for our families.

Social Workers work closely with the Council’s Legal Team to complete Court applications, which can be a learning experience for Social Workers but plenty of support is available to help when needed.  We have Case Progression Officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and contribute to identifying training that may be required to ensure that our staff feel equipped & supported.

Regular supervision takes place each month and you will have supervision with a Service Manager, who is available on a daily basis, for both formal and informal supervision sessions and case discussions.   

About You: 

You will be fully qualified (Degree in Social Work or equivalent), with significant post qualification social work experience, plus evidence of CPD and Social Work England registration.
Your proven record of effective service delivery will include managing staff and budgets, while implementing service and quality improvement methods successfully in pursuit of challenging performance expectations.

What's On Offer: 

• A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
• Team Manager starting salary of £49,764 – £54,180 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £54,764 – £59,180)
• Welcome payment £10,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
• Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers. 
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress 
• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working 
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. 

About The Client: The client is based in the West Midlands / Welsh Border

Recruitment Timeline: The client will book interviews on submission of CV

To apply, please complete the below form and include an up to date CV.

Or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jo Parnell on jo@hamptonsresourcing.com or 01926 353970

Hamptons is passionate about equality, and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.