Role overview

Qualifications

Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, PGC, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent)
Registration with Social Work England
Extensive post-qualifying experience including professional supervision
Strong knowledge of disability-related grants and experience working with disabled children in a statutory setting

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and motivate a team including an Assistant Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and Family Support Workers
Oversee safeguarding and CIN plans, manage court cases, and ensure best practice in statutory work
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary professionals in SEND and the Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Champion relationship-based practice and embed the Signs of Safety model

Key facts

Remote from: United Kingdom
Full time
English

Hard skills

Child Protection Litigation Management Working With The Developmentally Disabled Regulatory Compliance Career Development Integrated Care Care Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Clinical Supervision Continuous Improvement Process Working With The Developmentally Disabled

Other skills

Team Leadership
Teamwork
Collaboration
Team Motivation

About the company

Liquid Personnel

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Liquid Personnel is a specialist social work and healthcare recruitment consultancy. Founded in 2006, we are now the leading provider of agency social workers in the UK, trusted by over 150 organisations nationwide to provide exceptional agency staff. We also specialise in the following divisions: • Nursing - temporary and permanent nurses • Allied Health Professionals - temporary occupational therapists and physiotherapists • Criminal Justice - temporary prison nurses, probation officers, and youth offending officers Accreditations: - Listed in the UK's Best Medium Workplaces Awards 2013 - 2017; winners of the Laureate Award 2017, recognising that we have been ranked in the awards for 5 years in a row - 24th in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2016 - Winners of the Best People Development Business Award and Best Back Office Support Team Award 2016 at the Institute of Recruitment Professionals Awards - 7th fastest-growing business in the Manchester area in the Greater Manchester Fastest 50 2016 - 11th in Recruiter Fast 50 2016 rankings - Winners of "Best Large Recruitment Agency" at the Recruitment Business Awards 2015 - Holders of Investors in People status - Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Members - 'Disability Confident Employers'

Company details

Company typeSME

IndustryHuman Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Team Manager for the Children and Young People Disability Team to join Medway’s Children’s Services.

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities? Medway Council is seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead and inspire a team delivering high-quality services to children aged 0–17 with disabilities.

What’s in it for you as a Team Manager?

A competitive salary plus £7,000 market allowance and £3,000 retention payment
A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays
An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
Free car parking
Hybrid working – enabling you to work from home and the office
Relocation package of up to £8,000
A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service
Access to professional development and support, including Community Care Inform

As a key member of the Children and Young People Disability Team, you will:

Lead, manage, and motivate a team including an Assistant Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and Family Support Workers
Oversee safeguarding and CIN plans, manage court cases, and ensure best practice in statutory work
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary professionals in SEND and the Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Champion relationship-based practice and embed the Signs of Safety model
Drive continuous improvement and support career progression within the team

What we are looking for in a Team Manager:

A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, PGC, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent)
Registration with Social Work England
Extensive post-qualifying experience, including professional supervision
Strong knowledge of disability-related grants and experience working with disabled children in a statutory setting
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you, please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.