Children's Service Manager

20 hours ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Children's Service Manager to join our team at Gloucestershire County Council. In this role, you will lead a team of social workers, providing guidance and support to help them deliver exceptional services to children, young people, and their families.

You will be responsible for managing a team of professionals, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to meet the needs of vulnerable children and their families. You will also contribute to strategic planning, helping to develop and implement policies to improve outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of social workers, providing guidance and support to help them deliver exceptional services to children, young people, and their families
  • Manage a team of professionals, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to meet the needs of vulnerable children and their families
  • Contribute to strategic planning, helping to develop and implement policies to improve outcomes for children and families

Requirements

  • Social Work England registration
  • Recognised qualification in Social Work
  • Full driving licence and willingness to drive
  • DBS clearance
  • Substantial post-qualifying experience in a statutory children's services fieldwork team or team management

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this role is £44,809 - £49,926 per annum, subject to experience. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working opportunities, 5 days annual leave (rising to 30), option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year, family-friendly policies, local government pension scheme, access to an employee assistance programme, occupational health service, employee discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, and salary sacrifice green car scheme.



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