Team Manager - Together for Families Team

• Lead, manage, and supervise a team of social workers and family support workers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, supporting staff to develop their skills and knowledge.

• Ensure team members adhere to statutory guidelines and Reading Borough Council’s policies and procedures.

• Monitor and allocate caseloads, ensuring all work is completed in a timely and effective manner.

• Provide guidance on complex cases, supporting staff in decision-making and risk assessment.

• Oversee the assessment and intervention processes, ensuring that all children and families receive appropriate support.

• Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed rigorously and that risks to children and families are identified and managed appropriately.

• Maintain compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks, including the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the Care Act 2014.

• Work closely with other teams within Reading Borough Council, as well as external agencies such as health services, schools, police, and voluntary organisations, to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting families.

• Represent the team at multi-agency meetings, panels, and strategic discussions, ensuring the best interests of children and families are prioritised.

• Use data and performance analysis to drive service improvements and implement best practice models.

• Ensure casework is regularly audited and reviewed to maintain high standards of service delivery.

• Lead team meetings, training sessions, and reflective practice discussions.

• Support staff development through supervision, training, and performance appraisals.

• Foster a learning culture within the team, encouraging professional growth and best practice sharing.

• A Social Work Qualification or equivalent

• Understanding of relevant legislation

• Continual professional development

• Registration with Social Work England

• Broad management experience over a range of professional social care roles with significant experience in managing functions in a number of specialisms, e.g. looked after children, regulated services, children in need

This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary of £59,505 to £65,488 per annum, alongside a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Relocation Scheme

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 32 after 10 years’ service)

• Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• A range of local discounts

• Free parking