Team Manager - Children

Team Manager
Location: New Road, Grays, RM176SL
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 28.92 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR19342
 
Job Responsibilities

• Lead the team to provide a safe and high-quality service for children and families, following laws and local policies.

• Manage team performance to meet national and team goals.

• Contribute to local plans and initiatives for service improvement.

• Promote the service to users, colleagues, and external partners.

• Chair meetings and represent the department in agency discussions.

• Stay updated on research, policies, and relevant legislation.

• Ensure cases are assigned and case plans are current.

• Prioritize and conduct team supervision, offering feedback and support.

• Identify professional development needs for team members and self.

• Manage risky and high-profile cases according to procedures.

• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

• Promote diversity and equality, ensuring respectful behavior.

• Manage resources, including budgets and HR, effectively.

• Record work accurately and on time, complying with data protection laws.

• Use management systems to inform resource use and service development.

• Support team members to meet departmental goals.

• Contribute to performance plans and targets.

• Manage staff, including handling sickness and performance issues.

• Understand policy impacts on strategic goals and work with colleagues to develop services.

• Recruit and retain skilled staff, promoting effective service delivery.

Person Specifications
Must Have

• Leadership skills to guide and manage a team effectively.

• Ability to manage team performance and meet objectives.

• Strong communication skills for interaction with various stakeholders.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

• Experience in case management and supervision.

• Commitment to diversity and equality principles.

• Resource management skills, including budget and HR.

• Proficiency in using management information systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience in strategic management and service development.

• Experience in recruiting and retaining skilled staff.

 
 
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