Team Leader

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us

We are responsible for the entire range of children’s education, health and social care services in all three boroughs. We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do. There’s never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.

The role of a Team Leader will include the management oversight of at least 4 social workers who have a diverse and complex caseload. As well as contributing to, and supporting the development of best practice, including use of audit and quality assurance measures and delivery of training

About the role

As a Team Leader in Permanency an essential part of your leadership role will be to develop good quality partnerships with children, families and partner agencies. You will ensure the staff you manage are able to develop their professional careers. There is a key element to this role in regards to promoting and developing a culture of learning within the service. You will have responsibility for working with other leaders and managers across the organisation to provide a very high standard of service to vulnerable children. In this role you will be expected to have knowledge in the child and family social work and specialist knowledge in Permanence.
- Supervise at least 4 social workers
- Lead of aspects of good practice pertaining to Permanency
- Contribute to required performance and business related reports
- Ensure good management oversight of cases and guidance

About you
- A passion for supporting children in care to achieving long-term permanence.
- Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking,problem-solving and multitasking. Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight.
- Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to overcome obstacles, achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children. Taking a strength based approach to managing situations.
- Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for
- Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

- 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years.
- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
- Stable and supportive leadership
- Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) with latest technology to facilitate this
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children

Important Information

**Right to work**: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.

**Safeguarding**: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).