Team Manager - Cared For Children

Job Title: Team Manager - Cared for Children's Team

Location: Middlesbrough Council
Salary: Competitive + 15% extra remuneration package paid monthly
Relocation Package: Up to £8,000 available
Hybrid Working: Available - service dependent

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Join Middlesbrough Council as a Team Manager for our Cared for Children's Team.

About the Role:

The Cared for Children's Team works with children and young people who are currently in our care, helping to support them and their families through some of life's most challenging circumstances. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the children we care for receive the support they need to thrive. This includes working with families and planning for children who may need to live outside of family care. You will play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Cared for Children's Team, ensuring high-quality care and support for children in care.
• Oversee care planning for children, ensuring their needs are met and that they have the best possible opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including families, fostering agencies, and other support services.
• Provide guidance and supervision to social workers and other team members, supporting their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and deliver services within allocated budgets.

Benefits:

• 15% Extra Remuneration Package - paid monthly.
• Relocation Package - up to £8,000 to help you settle in Middlesbrough.
• Hybrid Working - service dependent, offering flexibility.
• Generous Annual Leave - starting from 26 days and rising to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus paid bank holidays (combined value of almost £6,000).
• Pension Scheme - employer pension contributions of 11.5%, equivalent to over £5,000 annually.
• Death in Service - lump sum of 3.5 times your annual salary.
• Sick Pay - up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay for sickness absence, providing financial assurance during difficult times.
• Family-Friendly Policies - generous leave entitlements and paid discretionary leave.
• Additional Benefits - access to salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and bikes, and discounts at high street stores.
• Professional Development - full support to grow in your career with training and learning opportunities.

Who We're Looking For:

• A qualified and experienced social worker with management experience in a children's social care setting.
• Someone who is passionate about safeguarding and improving the outcomes of children and young people in care.
• A strong leader with the ability to inspire and manage a team, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in care planning and working with families, foster carers, and external agencies to deliver the best outcomes.

Join Middlesbrough Council and be part of a team that makes a real difference.
We are committed to supporting our staff to deliver the best possible care and offer the benefits and opportunities you need to thrive in your role.

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role.
For further information, please contact Bethany McCluskey on 0191 535 8458 or .

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