Team Manager - Children in Care - Kent
Role: Team Manager
Location: Kent
Team: Children in Care
Pay: Up to £55,658
Contract: Full Time (Permanent)
Our Local Authority client in Kent is currently looking for a Team Manager to join their Children in Care division in Children’s Services.
There is an incentive scheme in place to increase salary packages within Up to £52,908
As a Team Manager on the Children in Care team in Kent, you will need to have at least 4 year post qualifying experience in a similar team and held a similar position.
To be considered as a Team Manager for this role in Children in Care you will also need:
HCPC Registration
Social Work Qualification
Recent DBS Check
4+ Years Experience
Duties include but not limited to:
- Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice
- Provide expert advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
- Support the transition of young people from care to independence as they move from the Child in Care teams to the 16+ Care Leavers teams.
- Contribute to the learning and development of others either through supporting a newly qualified social worker and acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement.
- Lead on an area of practice i.e. contextual safeguarding, Education Training and Employment, Emotional Wellbeing, Court Work etc.
As an agency, Sheldon Phillips will provide you with:
A dedicated Recruitment Consultant to support your job search
Market leading rates of pay
If you are interested in the role as a Team Manager within a Children in Care team in Kent, contact Fred Thomas on 01635 226350.
Until the end of November we are offering £300 for referrals which result in successful placement so if this role isn't for you be sure to pass it on to any friends/colleague who may be looking!