At Sandwell Children’s Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our ‘Sandwell Deal’ brings together our new improved offering that makes Sandwell Children’s Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff.
What we can offer you:
* Retention bonus of £2,000 in year 1, £3,000 in year 2 and £5,000 in year 3.
* Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
* Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
* You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
* We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
* Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
* We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
Hybrid Working
Hours - 37 per week
Band I SCP 44 – 47 (£53,885 - £57,195 per annum) dependent on experience and a relocation allowance of up to £6,500* plus, excellent benefits. Additionally, we pay a retention bonus of up to £10,000 over 3 years.
We are proud to create an environment where our employees are nurtured, caseloads are manageable and continuous professional development is encouraged. With a culture of collaborative working and the child at the heart of everything we do, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the Trust.
We currently have a Team Manager vacancy within Child Protection & Court situated within a locality-based model, with a focus on good quality assessments and dynamic planning which deliver timely evidence-based interventions and the progress of pre-proceedings/care proceedings through to permanency planning. This service will strengthen partnership working with families in local communities.
As a Team Manager working in a Child Protection & Court Team you will:
* Provide the highest level of professional service within a CP & Court Team and be responsible for advice, supervision, decision, support, and delegated functions.
* Support and manage staff who work with children subject to Child Protection Plans, or within Court Proceedings.
* Deliver effective management support and individual supervision and guidance to a team of social work staff.
* Ensure that the allocation of work within the team meets the needs of the children and families within Sandwell and be responsible for the recruitment and appointment of social workers and other relevant staff in the service area.
* Support social workers and quality assure their assessments, statements, and the formulation of plans for children, including, where required, those placed before the court.
* Monitor and report on the team’s performance, standards, and quality of work to ensure compliance with the Trust’s requirements.
* Have a good level of experience of working in a children and families setting.
* Have a good knowledge of minimum standards and be able to achieve our expectation for promoting change in family life.
* Be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse information and make informed decisions.
* Good knowledge of child development.
About you:
* An inspirational leader with excellent management skills and the ability to encourage teamwork.
* Have significant experience in Children’s Services.
* Experience of supervising or managing a team.
* Substantial experience within the court arena.
* You will require knowledge of the latest policy and guidance around children’s social care and safeguarding.
* A strong understanding of financial and resource management.
* Be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, a head for complexity, and know how to improve practice and services.
When people join the team at Sandwell they say it feels like they become part of the family…they have #ComeHomeToSandwell. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our Family.
So, if you think your future could lie with Sandwell Children’s Trust, then we’d love to hear from you.
Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this position and registration with Social Work England.
If you require further information on the role or working for us please email recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.
Please note that pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education KCSIE Guidance 2022.
To apply please click on the apply button below.
*Terms & Conditions apply for relocation allowance
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