We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. /*generated inline style */ Organisation   Kirklees /*generated inline style */ Directorate   Children & Families /*generated inline style */ Service Area   Child Protection & Family Support /*generated inline style */ Hours   37 /*generated inline style */ Number of Jobs   1 /*generated inline style */ Location(s)   Huddersfield and surrounding areas /*generated inline style */ Position type   Permanent /*generated inline style */ Grade   Grade 14 /*generated inline style */ Salary  

£49,764 - £51,802

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We’re Kirklees – Come and Join our team

Ofsted have rated services for children in Kirklees as GOOD. Kirklees is a great place to work, and we are proud of the services we provide to our children, young people and their families.

 Are you a committed and enthusiastic social work leader with a breadth of experience? Are you looking for a new opportunity in an innovative and supportive environment?

At our recent inspection Ofsted said.

The culture created by leaders has ensured that there is a workforce of skilled practitioners who are highly committed to children in Kirklees. Staff morale is high, staff feel valued by managers at every level, and they like working in Kirklees.  Many practitioners have chosen to remain working for Kirklees for long durations. A learning culture and training and development opportunities, which include both national and local training events, contribute to this. A comprehensive workforce development strategy supports the ongoing recruitment and retention of social workers, and this includes a strong offer to newly qualified social workers.

We are recruiting for a passionate and committed Team Manager to lead our Assessment and Intervention Team ensuring best practice and good outcomes for children and families.

We are looking for candidates who have the potential to lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team ensuring good quality services to children and families.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to work in a fast paced environment as part of a multi- agency team.You will need to demonstrate an ability to foster positive working relationships with a range of different agencies.You will need to be able to work within a quality assurance framework and to provide good quality support and supervision for staff. Above all, you will need sound, consistent decision-making skills under pressure.

As the Team Manager you will be required to demonstrate professional expertise and leadership skills, to inspire and create the conditions that will enable practitioners to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

You will have responsibility in ensuring that practitioners are provided with opportunities to develop their skills and to embed a culture of Continuous Professional Development within Children’s Service. 

In return we will provide you with a comprehensive induction program dedicated to supervision and a range of comprehensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities. 

You must hold a Social Work England (SWE) recognized Social Work Qualification and be registered with SWE.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this job.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Joanne Simpson or Faye Sykes on 01484221000

joanne.simpson@kirklees.gov.uk

faye.sykes@kirklees.gov.uk

In order to be shortlisted for this job you need to meet the ‘Essential’ criteria as outlined on the Job Focus.  CV's will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18th December 

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11 December 2024, 11:55 PM

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