At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate teams to make a real difference in children's lives.
- Company: Knowsley Council, committed to improving children's social care services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive employee benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team on an exciting journey to enhance children's services.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with leadership experience and a passion for child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 53460 - 54495 £ per year.
Are you a highly experienced social worker with the ability to lead, direct and motivate teams? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care? Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children's Services could be the place for you.
Our Children's Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on!
- A friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees.
- A smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options.
- Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People.
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to 'good' whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council's main priorities; there's significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people.
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team. We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to. As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits.
To be successful for the team manager post you will be a qualified, highly experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England. You will have excellent understanding of childcare legislation and social work principles, with the ability to lead, direct and motivate teams. You will have evidential experience of managing staff and resources including completing staff supervision and you will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families. It's important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
Children's Social Care Team Manager employer: Knowsley Council
Knowsley Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. As a Lead Children's Social Care Team Manager, you will benefit from a permanent position with competitive salary, opportunities for growth within the council, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in the vibrant community of Knowsley, Merseyside.
