* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week.
* Closing Date: 24/11/2024 at 23:59
* Reference: CSC/24/297321
We are looking to recruit an effective, child-centred and compassionate Team Manager to work within our Support and Protect Teams in Sefton. The Team Manager will manage a team of an Assistant Team Manager, 5 Social Workers and 2 Family Support Workers.
The key priority for the Team Manager will be driving planning forward in order to achieve positive outcomes, and legal, physical and psychological permanence for children subject to child in need and child protection plans, as well as those cared for children who are subject to care proceedings.
The successful applicant will be aspirational in their work with children, young people and families and have a strong value base which influences their practice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs (unless specified on the advert). Please fully complete the online application form.
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