Job Title: Team Manager - Children's Assessments
Location: Gloucestershire
Type: Permanent
Salary: £47,573 - £49,590 per annum + £2000 R&R
About Us:
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking dedicated and experienced Team Managers to join our assessment and safeguarding teams. This is a unique opportunity for Senior/Advanced Practitioners looking to step into a managerial role or accomplished Team Managers to be part of a nurturing and supportive local authority. Gloucestershire County Council covers six localities: Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, and Cotswolds; you will be appointed the area that best suits you!
About the Role: As a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and supporting a team of social workers to deliver high-quality services. Your responsibilities will include ensuring statutory duties and best practices are followed, developing a team plan aligned with Children's Services strategic objectives, and providing management oversight on all cases with a clear understanding of risk. You will manage the team's workflow, quality assure work through observations and reflective supervision, and contribute to the development of GCC's quality assurance framework. By building positive relationships with colleagues and partner agencies, you will contribute to providing support and protection for vulnerable children and young people across the County.
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