We are currently recruiting for a social work qualified Team Manager to join a Children’s Safeguarding Team based in Northamptonshire.

The successful Team Manager will work collaboratively with others, developing and maintaining partnerships and multi-agency working, and you will be committed and motivated to help children and families change their lives for the better. 

Benefits of this Team Manager role include:

• Excellent salary
• £2,200 recruitment bonus
• Manageable cases loads
• High quality professional supervision
• A bespoke induction package 
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
• Up to £8000 relocation package 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• A generous annual leave entitlement 
• Option to buy 5 weeks additional annual leave
• Defined career progression and pathway opportunities 

Responsibilities of this Social Work Team Manager role include:

• Lead a social care team ensuring that all children’s outcomes are improved and that they are safeguarded effectively
• Ensure prioritisation and screening of work across your team
• Demonstrate your expert practice in complex situations when making decisions and managing higher levels of risk
• Recruit, supervise and appraise your team and ensure all team members have the relevant skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently

Essential requirements of this Team Manager role include:

• Degree or equivalent in Social Work
• Registered with Social Work England
• Previous managerial experience in Children’s Services
• Eligible to work in the UK

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