Team Manager - Children in Care

Team Manager – Children in Care Salary: Up to £55,607 + £7,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after one year\’s service Are you an experienced social work leader passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Medway Council is seeking a dynamic and motivated Team Manager to oversee a Children in Care team and drive high-quality practice across the service. About the role: * Lead, supervise and develop a team of social workers and family support workers * Ensure high-quality statutory services, robust care planning and permanence outcomes * Champion the voice of the child in all aspects of service delivery * Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes * Support the wider strategic development of the service and deputise for the Service Manager where required About you: * SWE-registered qualified social worker * Strong knowledge of statutory children\’s services including children in care and court work * Proven experience supervising or managing staff within a fast-paced local authority setting * Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills Benefits: * Hybrid working * Generous annual leave and pension scheme * Ongoing professional development and career progression * Market-leading financial incentives Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)