Team Manager | Children in Our Care | Lancaster

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Job Description

| Salary £49,764 - £53,888 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week | Lancaster |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Team Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for a permanent team manager position in our Children in Our Care team, Lancaster.

Join our dedicated Children in Care Team, where we prioritize achieving permanence and providing exceptional care for our children and young people. Our team is committed to creating stable, nurturing environments that support long-term well-being and development. We ensure that each child's voice is heard and their needs are met through active participation and engagement. By working closely with foster carers, residential staff, and other professionals, we develop comprehensive care plans that focus on achieving the best possible outcomes.

Our team managers are responsible for the line management of six social workers (fte). Team managers take responsibility for the operational delivery of services and the management of frontline staff. Duties include supervision, care planning, case management, risk management, auditing, dip sampling, learning & development, and contributing to the service and team plans, and continuous improvement journey.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a collaborative, supportive setting, this is the team for you!

This is a Permanent, full time post; salary range £49,764 - £53,888 per annum.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council. For Social Worker/Care Manager positions where non social worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required, and you will be appointed as a Care Manager.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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