Salary: £46,140 - £51,445 per annum, plus a Market Supplement of £9,350
Work Locations: Hart and Rushmoor
Hours per Week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
Take the next step up to Team Manager and lead the way in our Family Help transformation.
Taking the next step in your career can be daunting, but at Hampshire, you will have all the support you need from an outstanding Children’s Service. If you can match your skills, vision, enthusiasm and drive to what we are looking for, you can find your next exceptional career opportunity as one of our Team Managers.
Your passion and determination to give children the best possible opportunities, combined with your management and leadership skills, will be highly valued here in Hampshire. We can offer you a genuinely varied and responsible position and the chance to play a supporting role in helping the County’s most vulnerable children.
What are we looking for?
* Capable of effectively managing a diverse team of social workers and family support workers, ensuring the provision of top-tier social work services to children and families.
* Highly skilled, experienced, and driven social workers with a minimum of two years' experience as an Assistant Team Manager in children's social care.
* Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, along with the ability to inspire and motivate staff while effectively communicating your dedication to achieving optimal outcomes for children.
* Prior experience in budget management is desirable but not a requirement.
At the heart of our practice is the Hampshire Approach, a strength-based framework that informs everything we do. With a focus on continuous learning and development, we empower our staff to deliver the highest quality support to families.
What we can offer you
We regard our staff as our greatest asset. You will receive regular supervision, have access to excellent training opportunities and will be supported to develop your professional skills and interests.
* A comprehensive range of training opportunities and professional development through professional supervision and mentoring.
* Access to a training programme to grow and enhance your skills.
* A period of thorough and supportive induction.
* Generous annual leave of 25 days rising to 28 days after five years’ service, in addition to Bank Holidays.
* A range of flexible working options.
* Access to a generous pension scheme.
* Generous relocation package (up to £8,000).
* PA support for managers and social workers.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a positive change in children's social care, we invite you to apply. Join us as we shape a brighter future for the children of Hampshire.
Travel Requirements
You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
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Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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