At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team of social workers to deliver impactful support for children and families.
- Company: Join a dedicated local government team focused on community welfare.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, health support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Registered Social Worker with at least four years of experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 51356 - 54495 £ per year.
Team Manager – East Duty and Assessment Service (Secondment)
Grade PO6, salary £51,356 – £54,495, 37 hours per week, 9–12 month secondment covering maternity leave.
About the role
Responsible for managing a team of professional Social Workers and Community Resource Workers to deliver safe, effective support to children and families.
Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and support a team of 6 social workers, a practice supervisor and a community resource worker.
- Provide reflective supervision and manage progression and performance issues.
- Monitor performance through audit, reflective group supervision and quality assurance.
- Undertake audit activity, disseminate learning and initiate practice development projects.
- Attend partner agency and service manager meetings.
- Implement and support change within the team, chair multi‑agency meetings and make decisions on safeguarding thresholds.
- Ensure delivery of high‑quality outcomes, drive continuous improvement and keep the needs of children at the centre.
Qualifications & experience
- Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, holding a DIPSW or equivalent qualification.
- At least four years of post‑qualifying experience.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and supervisory skills.
- Expertise in delivering quality outcomes for children and young people.
- Ability to build strong relationships with families, colleagues and partner agencies.
- Passionate about developing staff and embracing change.
- Knowledge of statutory and legal safeguarding requirements.
Benefits
- Retention payment in 12 installments.
- Generous annual leave – 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Family‑friendly policies and enhanced parental leave.
- Health and wellbeing support, including occupational health and counselling.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- National Living Wage employer.
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are fully committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
Bradford Children and Families Trust Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Team Manager (Social Work) - East in Bradford
Leadership Skills
Supervisory Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Performance Management
Quality Assurance
Audit Skills
Change Management
