Team Manager - Young People Service 16+ Grade 16 (£57,201 - 59,328) + £10k Welcome Payment

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Team Manager - Young People Service 16+ - Children - Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 16 (£57,201 - £59,328)

Permanent - 36 hours per week

Welcome Payment - £10,000
Retention Payment - £3,000

Hybrid working

Job Purpose

We are looking to recruit a Team Manager to work within the 16+ children in care and care experienced adults' service. Managing a team of 2 social workers and 3 personal advisors, you will be driving practice where for our children in care who are aged 16 and 17 and care experienced adults aged 18-25. This is an exciting time to join Croydon as we have recently reconfigured the service to create smaller teams with additional management support. We are also working with our multi-agency partners to create dedicated specialist support for our young people, including from Health, Adult Services, Housing and Education.

Together, we are focussed on achieving positive outcomes for children in our borough. We are committed to doing things differently, taking into account current research and best practice, we are looking for people who also want to be part of this journey.

We are looking for Social Work England registered experienced social workers with supervisory experience or experienced team managers who have experience of working with young people who are in care and care experienced adults. Your role as a team manager is crucial in terms of practice and service development and we are looking for managers who are compassionate and enthusiastic in terms of improving the lives of children in care and supporting our young people onto independence.

Essential Requirements

The Team Manager will take operational responsibility for a team of Social Workers in respect of:
Qualified and registered Social Worker who is Social Work England registered
Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management
Evidence of leading and managing operational change effectively.
Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for children and families.
Able to apply and use effectively at operational level outcomes-based quality assurance frameworks.

Why Join Us

Our teams consist of 3 personal advisors and 2 social workers. Additional support can also be provided by the systemic team.
The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change.
Caseloads of Social Workers are manageable for staff within the teams.
You will join an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise and support.
You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable and understanding manager.
Will have the opportunity to work from home and work flexibly in line with business needs which provides you with more of a work-life balance.

Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:

Highly competitive compensation package

Accredited Systemic Practice training

A range of CPD opportunities

29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more

A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Management development programmes

Investment into your wellbeing

Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)

We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

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Closing date: Monday 6 May 2024 @ 11.59pm

Disclaimer

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.