Children's Services Team Leader

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cornwall Council Full time

Team Manager (Children's Services)

Social Work Opportunities in Cornwall

Impactful Leadership in Children's Social Work

Cornwall's dedicated senior leadership team fosters a robust culture of professional growth and learning. They effectively utilize insights from research, exemplary practices, and peer evaluations.

Our social workers possess a profound understanding of the children they serve; they maintain regular contact and ensure that the children's needs are comprehensively addressed.

Staff development is supported through a well-structured workforce development framework, contributing to high staff morale.

OFSTED OUTSTANDING GRADING

About the Service & Team:

Team Managers play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of children in Cornwall. We are committed to prioritizing the needs of children and seek individuals who share our passion for improving their futures. If you advocate for compassionate, relationship-focused social work with children and families, we provide an opportunity to advance your management and leadership career within an innovative and ambitious children's service in a stunning region of the country. We offer various exciting roles leading and managing our high-performing social work and multi-disciplinary teams. Our teams include skilled professionals such as Family Workers, Targeted Youth Workers, Psychologists, and Functional Family Therapists collaborating with our social work staff.

In our commitment to exceptional practice, we have established a comprehensive core curriculum and career pathway for our Team Managers to enhance their knowledge and skills, enabling them to deliver effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are dedicated to ongoing professional development and can demonstrate strong leadership abilities, along with a commitment to improving outcomes for the children you support, we will offer you career opportunities and compensation that reflect your expertise.

Cornwall is one of the finest places in the country to live, work, and raise a family. We are dedicated to supporting our staff's well-being and recognize the importance of a healthy work/life balance, along with supportive leadership and workplace assistance. The unique location and landscape of Cornwall provide opportunities for a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle.

The Role:

We have openings for dedicated and passionate Team Managers across Cornwall in the following areas:

  • Family Assessment Service
  • Child Protection
  • Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU)

For further details about our teams, please refer to our resources.

This role involves public engagement, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers is applicable.

This position will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Qualifications for Success:

We seek experienced social work managers with a proven track record of effective management, as well as seasoned social workers ready to transition into a Team Manager role.

Applicants must be Registered Social Workers with Social Work England, possessing substantial experience in statutory social work with children and families. You should be able to demonstrate how you have applied your learning to practice and have a history of improving children's lives. Evidence of post-qualifying education in child and family social work, preferably at the Master's level or equivalent, is required. Significant experience in evidence-based practices with children and families, along with the capability to effectively supervise and manage social workers and other practitioners, is essential. You will collaborate with Advanced Practitioners within your teams to support practice, learning, and development.

Benefits:

In recognition of your vital contributions, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

  • A competitive starting salary.
  • A generous relocation package.
  • A welcome bonus for qualified Social Workers new to Cornwall.
  • An annual market supplement for advanced practitioners.
  • An individualized induction tailored to your specific needs.
  • A comprehensive core curriculum supporting ongoing development.
  • A clear career and qualification pathway for progression.
  • Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision.
  • Supportive management and leadership.
  • Assistance with temporary accommodation for relocations.
  • Access to a Cornwall Council lease car.
  • 26 days of paid annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including options for homeworking.
  • Access to professional resources and support for registration fees.

For more information about the role, please refer to our resources.

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