OR103787 – Children & Families – Team Manager

Job Context (key outputs of team / role to provide some specific examples of role profile accountabilities)

• Lead and manage a team of social workers, providing supervision, support, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure you and your team are committed to your parenting in partnership responsibilities (corporate parent)
• Driving the participation agenda to ensure children and young people are listened to and acted upon.
• Ensure legal permanency is achieved for children we care for
• Use quality assurance to monitor and evaluate the performance of the team to ensure high standards of practice.
• Ensure life story work is embedded in all we do.
• Ensure the safety of children at risk of contextual safeguarding
• Work collaboratively with partners to promote the welfare of children.
• Ensure a focus on education and learning.
• Develop new legislative changes and keep abreast of best practice
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver cost-efficient services.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required.