Senior Manager Children's Services
3 days ago
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon Council
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Manager to join our Family Assessment Service. As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of social workers to deliver high-quality services to children and families in need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the performance of a team of social workers to achieve excellent outcomes for children and families.
- Develop and implement effective strategies to promote the welfare and safety of children and families.
- Manage the day-to-day operational duties of the Family Assessment Team, including assessing and planning for children in need.
- Ensure the delivery of services in line with council policies, government policy, legislation, and department procedures.
- Provide leadership in delivering and implementing changes in structure, policies, and procedure.
- Effective communication with senior managers on activities and inform of any issues affecting delivery of service.
- Effective use of data to manage service delivery and performance.
- Hold responsibility for delivery of the Key performance targets of the team.
- Support the Service Manager with budgets and expenditure to ensure appropriate uses of our financial resources.
Our team is committed to delivering high-quality services to children and families in need. We are a supportive and collaborative team that values continuous learning and professional development.
What We Offer:
- A highly competitive compensation package.
- Accredited Systemic Practice training.
- 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more.
- A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%.
- Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career.
- Management development programmes.
- Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more).
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to [insert contact details].
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