Team Manager – Young People Service 16+ – Children – Croydon Council
Salary: Grade 16 (£58,692 - £60,819)
Permanent – 36 hours per week
Welcome Payment - £5,000
Retention Payment – £3,000
Hybrid working
Job Purpose We are looking to recruit a Team Manager to work within the 16+ children in care and care experienced adults’ service. Managing a team of 2 social workers and 3 personal advisors, you will be driving practice for our children in care who are aged 16 and 17 and care experienced adults aged 18-25. This is an exciting time to join Croydon as we have recently reconfigured the service to create smaller teams with additional management support. We are also working with our multi-agency partners to create dedicated specialist support for our young people, including from Health, Adult Services, Housing, and Education.
Together, we are focused on achieving positive outcomes for children in our borough. We are committed to doing things differently, taking into account current research and best practice, and we are looking for people who also want to be part of this journey.
We are looking for Social Work England registered experienced social workers with supervisory experience or experienced team managers who have experience of working with young people who are in care and care experienced adults. Your role as a team manager is crucial in terms of practice and service development, and we are looking for managers who are compassionate and enthusiastic about improving the lives of children in care and supporting our young people onto independence.
Essential Requirements The Team Manager will take operational responsibility for a team of Social Workers in respect of: Qualified and registered Social Worker who is Social Work England registered Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management Evidence of leading and managing operational change effectively Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for children and families Able to apply and use effectively at operational level outcomes-based quality assurance frameworks
Why Join Us Our teams consist of 3 personal advisors and 2 social workers. Additional support can also be provided by the systemic team. The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change. Caseloads of Social Workers are manageable for staff within the teams. You will join an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise and support. You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable and understanding manager. You will have the opportunity to work from home and work flexibly in line with business needs which provides you with more of a work-life balance.
Benefits You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer: Highly competitive compensation package Accredited Systemic Practice training A range of CPD opportunities 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20% Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career Management development programmes Investment into your wellbeing Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more) We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance
Full time 36 Hours
Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2025 @11:59pm Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
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Job Purpose We are looking to recruit a Team Manager to work within the 16+ children in care and care experienced adults’ service. Managing a team of 2 social workers and 3 personal advisors, you will be driving practice for our children in care who are aged 16 and 17 and care experienced adults aged 18-25. This is an exciting time to join Croydon as we have recently reconfigured the service to create smaller teams with additional management support. We are also working with our multi-agency partners to create dedicated specialist support for our young people, including from Health, Adult Services, Housing, and Education.
Together, we are focused on achieving positive outcomes for children in our borough. We are committed to doing things differently, taking into account current research and best practice, and we are looking for people who also want to be part of this journey.
We are looking for Social Work England registered experienced social workers with supervisory experience or experienced team managers who have experience of working with young people who are in care and care experienced adults. Your role as a team manager is crucial in terms of practice and service development, and we are looking for managers who are compassionate and enthusiastic about improving the lives of children in care and supporting our young people onto independence.
Essential Requirements The Team Manager will take operational responsibility for a team of Social Workers in respect of: Qualified and registered Social Worker who is Social Work England registered Able to lead improvement in social work practice at an operational level through effective performance management Evidence of leading and managing operational change effectively Able to lead and manage in an operational area dealing with high risk and high complexity in a way that delivers good safeguarding and well-being outcomes for children and families Able to apply and use effectively at operational level outcomes-based quality assurance frameworks
Why Join Us Our teams consist of 3 personal advisors and 2 social workers. Additional support can also be provided by the systemic team. The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change. Caseloads of Social Workers are manageable for staff within the teams. You will join an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise and support. You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable and understanding manager. You will have the opportunity to work from home and work flexibly in line with business needs which provides you with more of a work-life balance.
Benefits You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer: Highly competitive compensation package Accredited Systemic Practice training A range of CPD opportunities 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20% Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career Management development programmes Investment into your wellbeing Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more) We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance
Full time 36 Hours
Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2025 @11:59pm Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.
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