Who You Are You possess a professional Social Work Qualification and are registered with GSCC, accompanied by substantial experience in children and families fieldwork settings. Your management experience includes staff supervision, budget control, and service development, complemented by a management qualification or equivalent. You have a profound knowledge of the Children Act 1989, child care services, and the management of social work teams, along with familiarity with local government policies relevant to staffing issues. You are adept in utilizing information technology for social work and committed to equal opportunities, teamwork, and partnerships with service users. What the job involves As a Team Manager within the People Directorate, you will lead a Social Work Team to deliver high-quality services for children, young people, and their families, ensuring statutory obligations are met. Your responsibilities include work allocation, optimizing resource efficiency, team management and supervision, training needs identification, and maintaining professional objectives. You will participate in staff selection, manage discipline and performance, and ensure team members stay informed on relevant legislation and policies. Additional duties include chairing meetings, maintaining records, budget management, contributing to strategic policy within the department, and promoting departmental policies. Flexibility, including occasional unsociable hours, is required, alongside obtaining enhanced criminal record disclosure for appointment confirmation.