Team Manager - Children in Care

Team Manager - Children in Care
Salary: Up to 55,607 + 7,000 market premia + 3,000 annual retention payment after one year's service

Are you an experienced social work leader passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Medway Council is seeking a dynamic and motivated Team Manager to oversee a Children in Care team and drive high-quality practice across the service.

About the role:
Lead, supervise and develop a team of social workers and family support workers
Ensure high-quality statutory services, robust care planning and permanence outcomes
Champion the voice of the child in all aspects of service delivery
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes
Support the wider strategic development of the service and deputise for the Service Manager where required

About you:
SWE-registered qualified social worker
Strong knowledge of statutory children's services including children in care and court work
Proven experience supervising or managing staff within a fast-paced local authority setting
Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills

Benefits:
Hybrid working
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
Ongoing professional development and career progression
Market-leading financial incentives

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) /