Team Manager required for Tameside Childrens Services Cared for Children Service.
The successful applicant will be managing up to 7 Social Workers who are allocated cared for children subject to Care Orders or cared for under section 20 of the Children Act 1989. They will be expected to provide personal and child supervision, to offer support, advice and guidance to team members, to have oversight of practice and performance and to engage with the organisational priorities.
Tameside is currently on an improvement journey and applicants should have experience of managing a Cared for Children team and will be required to support the service in improving practice and delivering improved outcomes for children.
This is an exciting time for the service due to ongoing work being underway to achieve permanence for children, through reunification of cared for children with their parents, Special Guardianship Order applications and discharge of Care Orders.
The service is based at Ashton Old Library, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Staff are expected to be in the office 3 days per week.
Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least 2 years' experience as a Team Manager within children's services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at or call on 0114 700 3804
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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