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Blackpool Council
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Blackpool, Lancashire
Team Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £43,662 – £48,541 per annum |
Overview
Team Manager (Children With Disabilities) Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 37hrs Salary : H4, £43,662 – £48,541 per annum Closing Date: 26th March, 00:00 SALARY MATCH: Candidates who are recruited from the same or similar role may be eligible for a salary match within the above salary banding. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to manage our SEND complex needs social work team. The supporting Children with Complex Needs team is an amazing development opportunity for the right individual, supporting Children with Disabilities and families in the Blackpool area. It is also a rare opportunity to work in a field of Children’s Social Care that incorporates a wide array of social work procedures that are often only seen in specialist social work teams. It would be preferable if you have previous experience of working with children with disabilities in a social work capacity, however, consideration will be given to developing the existing skills and knowledge of the right candidate. We are investing in a number of posts across Children’s Social Care to reduce caseloads and improve quality. We want the best people, with the biggest ambitions. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge – you could be the candidate we are looking for. The skills needed are: To manage the day to day practice and delivery of services by leading, directing and supporting a team of staff Ensure that high quality, effective services are delivered to children and families, resulting in improved outcomes of which are cost effective Lead and oversee high quality practice and standards to drive continuous improvement within your team Knowledge and experience of child protection and court proceedings Enthusiasm, passion and commitment to improving the outcomes for our children, whilst demonstrating professionalism in all you do Ability to inspire and innovate Organisation In Return We Will Give You Dedicated induction programme Manageable caseloads New innovative ways of working and a chance to shape practise Reflective supervision and access to leadership team Structured career path progression Excellent learning opportunities and bespoke training packages and much, much more … and of course our fantastic children “Blackpool has many strengths not least of which are an able and committed staff group who are well engaged, an open learning culture, and leaders who are committed to improving outcomes for children in the town.” – Helen Lincoln, Commissioner for the DfE. Benefits Work from home opportunities Wellness programmes Subsidised gym membership Flexible working hours We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. For further information on the health and wellbeing support on offer during your employment, please see here. Have you got what it takes to ride the Roller Coaster ride of Social Work in Blackpool? for further information on the career path and development opportunities available at Blackpool please see here. To apply for this role, click "Apply"