Childrens Team Manager - Assessment

Job Description

We have opportunities to join our Assessment Team based in Woking.When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team andthe service.The salary range for Team Managers is £46,634 - £52,625 per annum. We also offer afinancial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post.Joining Surrey as a Team Manager will be an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the help and support, they need toaddress their complex situations. You will also nurture and grow your own team of social workers and practitioners using a motivational interviewing approach, which contributes to Surreys continued journey to "outstanding".About working in Assessment:The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners whoare also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required.If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family.One Voice: In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you dowith children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This allows you to feel continuously fulfilled in your roleand have a pathway to achieve your future aspirations.Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself.Our Surrey Childrens Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feelempowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach.How we will support you:Surrey is committed to supporting you both professionally and personally and we offer a number of benefits you can access in your time away from work. A few examples of these include:

• A competitive relocation package
• We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
• 28days annual leave, rising to 30days after 5years service (plus bank holidays)
• Access to our car lease scheme
• Opportunity to join our competitive local government pension scheme
• Family and lifestyle discounts via Surrey Extra (discounts on everyday shopping with shopping cards and vouchers for Asda, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Primark and many more high street retailers. Plus voucher codes, cinema tickets and rewardpoints, holiday offers and weekend breakaways, and lots more!
• Smart Employee Eyecare - free eye test and if required a free pair of discounted glasses, with no up-front costs to you!
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - which offers advice, support and helpful information on personal, family, work, financial, legal and health issues, plus one to one counselling with 6 free counselling sessions.
• Fostering and adoption support

We look forward to hearing from you!The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 10th April 2023.Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have.You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflectingthe community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

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