Team Manager

Some key information

• A commitment to your CPD through a bespoke learning and development programme
• Regular, quality, reflective supervision, and learning
• A supportive management and leadership team

What will I be doing?

This post will involve managing an enthusiastic and skilled Assessment Team, alongside another supportive Team Manager. The team works with families to complete Children and Family Assessments, and at times Child Protection enquiries, following a referral to Children's Social Care, as well as completing a small amount of short term Child in Need support with families. We work to complete timely assessments to identify the right support to meet the needs of the children and families with whom we work. You will manage up to six Social Workers within your team.

You will be someone who promotes excellent practice, who wishes to become an excellent supervisor, and who understands the value of emotionally intelligent practice supervision in social work. You will be passionate about Social Work and supporting others to improve outcomes for children and young people.

You will be joining a permanent management team, where colleagues are committed to a strengths-based and relationship-based approach, where peer support is strong, and communication is done well. You will be part of a wider team where a learning culture is encouraged and supported.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will be educated to
degree level in Social Work, and registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England
, with experience in working with children and families within a Local Authority team. An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role. You will be an experienced systemic practitioner with a creative yet pragmatic approach to practice.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. Good technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

We offer a friendly supportive learning culture with an approachable and experienced leadership team, as well as the below:

• Small supportive teams to progress your career
• Strengths and relationship-based approach to underpin your work
• Regular high-quality systemic supervision
• Trust in your professional autonomy
• CPD with a strong focus on systemic and relationship-based practice
• A kind, caring and supportive environment
• Generous annual leave and flexible working options
• Optional pension enhancement through our additional voluntary contribution scheme
• Employee assistance and support offering a variety of wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle
• A flexible benefits platform including cycle to work and health screening schemes
• 'My staff shop' which offers excellent discounts at a variety of retailers including; cinemas, restaurants, clothing stores and insurance providers
• Gym discounts
• Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel
• Generous relocation allowance

Anything else I should know?

For more information and an informal chat about the role, please contact

£29,968 per annum plus a £3,040 recruitment allowance payable until

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

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DBS information

This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.