Job type
TemporaryLocation
CoventryWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social Care And Social Work ManagementIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Paying £41.42 ph
Coventry City Council is seeking a Team Manager for their Children in Care team, paying £41.42 ph
Your new company
Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Team Manager to join our Children We Care For Service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team of Social Workers and Family Support Workers, ensuring children and young people receive the highest quality care and support.
Your new role
You will play a key role in care planning, safeguarding, and achieving permanence for children in care, while driving operational improvements and fostering a learning culture within your team.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage a team of social work professionals.
- Ensure robust care planning and positive outcomes for children and families.
- Work collaboratively with partners to develop services and influence practice.
- Promote a supportive environment where staff can thrive and develop.
- Maintain manageable caseloads to deliver the best possible service.
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Significant management experience in children’s social care.
- Strong knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.
- Excellent communication skills to build relationships with families and partners.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Experience in safeguarding and care planning for children in care.
What you'll get in return
- Be part of a stable and ambitious leadership team.
- Access to high-quality training and a bespoke personal development plan.
- Work within a supportive, relationship-based practice framework.
- Make a tangible difference to children and families in Coventry.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/children-sc-jobs