Team Manager

Overview

Bury Council has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Looked After Children Team to work full time based in Bury, Greater Manchester.

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £54,413 – £55,460 per annum

The Council is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to uphold this dedication. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level.

Benefits of the role:

• Convenient Parking: Complimentary car parking pass
• Professional Fee Coverage: Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fees.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible and adaptable working arrangements to encourage and help you to fulfil a healthy work-life balance
• Educational
  
  Incentives:
  
  Receive a reward of up to £1000 upon successful completion of the practice educator program for social work students
• Training and Development: Access to extensive training programs
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships and access to salary sacrifice schemes
• Generous Leave Policy: Attractive annual leave allowance with the benefit of Greater Manchester Combined Authority continuous service commitment.
• Financial Security: Participation in a highly competitive local government pension scheme.

• Deliver Social Work Services:
  Provide high-quality social work services to children in need and their families, adhering to the principles outlined in the Children Act.
• Assess and Safeguard:
  Conduct detailed assessments and inquiries for children who may have experienced or are at risk of significant harm. Seek legal orders as needed, with appropriate management and legal advice, to protect these children.
• Collaborate in Diverse Settings:
  Engage with service users in various environments, including their homes, the office, and other relevant settings for social work practice.
• Prepare Professional Reports:
  Draft comprehensive and professional reports for various purposes, including court proceedings.
• Court Representation:
  Represent the Local Authority in court, providing verbal evidence during public and private hearings and presenting written evidence as required.
• Maintain Accurate Records:
  Ensure that all client records are meticulously kept in compliance with statutory and departmental requirements.
• Attend and Contribute to Meetings:
  Participate in and, where necessary, lead child protection conferences, statutory reviews, core groups, and departmental meetings, contributing effectively to the proceedings.
• Case Transfers:
  Represent the Local Authority during the transfer of cases between authorities, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Plan and Implement Support:
  Assist in the development and execution of plans for children in need, including child protection, looked-after children, and family support.

• Possess a degree in Social Work (such as CQSW, CSS, DiPSW, or an equivalent qualification)
• Must be registered with Social Work England
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989
• Thorough understanding of the developmental stages of children and adolescents
• Proven ability to conduct detailed analyses and produce high-quality written reports

If you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Team Managers who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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