Team Manager

Job Description

This is an exciting time to join Surrey County Councils Children with Disabilities Service as we move forward with imbedding the Family Safeguarding Model to improve outcomes for our children.Working closely with our colleagues in Education and Health, the Children with Disabilities Service aims to safeguard and promote the welfare and development of disabled children whilst supportingthem to be cared for, where possible, by their families at home.The service, made up of five teams across the county, provides parents with support to manage the care of children with substantial and permanent disabilities.As a Team Manager you will have responsibility for a team of Social Workers and Family Support Workers in theSouth Westarea of the County.Your line-management responsibilities will include individual and group supervision, case management, management of risk, performance management and supporting workers to develop and progress in-line with our ambitious improvement plans for the service.Your leadership skills, experience of working with children and young people, and specialist knowledge will ensure that your team delivers and learns from good practice, is accountable for their work and committed to improving outcomes for children.You will be required to be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.Wed love to hear from you if you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. We’ve made a great start in changing things for the better at Surrey and now want the best people to join us to continue the great work already achieved.For more information, please find the full job description attached at the bottom of this advert. Additional InformationContact DetailsFor an informal discussion please contact Nicole Miller by e-mail at .ukWe look forward to receiving your application.Additional InformationThe job advert closes at 23:59 on 13th December 2020with interviews to take place on 18 December 2020.From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.Surrey 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 reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role. Company InformationOur Values Our values are what support our vision, shape the culture and are crucial in delivering our corporate strategy.