Team Manager - Family Help Team - Central Bedfordshire

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager for Family Help Team in Central Bedfordshire Council

Job Title: Team Manager - Family Help Team

Location: Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ
Pay Rate: Up to 45 per hour

At Central Bedfordshire Council, we believe that families come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes they need extra support. As a Team Manager in the Family Help Team, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team to provide critical support to families, ensuring they receive the care, guidance, and stability needed at pivotal times.

In this role, you will be instrumental in overseeing the delivery of assessment, care planning, and intervention services for families, including those under targeted early help, child in need, and child protection pathways. You will work closely with both your team and external partners to safeguard children and inspire them to reach their potential.

• Lead a team of Social Workers and Family Practitioners, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee and support assessment, care planning, and intervention for children and families.
• Make day-to-day safeguarding decisions and ensure practice is consistently of a high standard.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to provide integrated support to families.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of services to ensure effectiveness and high performance.

• Social Work Degree and Social Work England Registration.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a managerial or leadership role within children's services.
• Extensive experience in statutory social work and child protection.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a commitment to developing your team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex situations and conflicts.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems and drive improvements.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment and handling sensitive and difficult decisions with empathy and professionalism.

• You will be required to attend the office base at least twice weekly to support your team and carry out your role effectively.
• You will also be expected to attend in-person team meetings once a week.

At Central Bedfordshire Council, we work as one close-knit team. You will be part of a collaborative and dynamic management group dedicated to making a difference for our children and young people. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive work environment that encourages both personal and professional growth.

Essential Requirements:
Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
Social Work England Registration
Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you're interested in above roles, please reply with your updated CV and earliest start date.

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Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
Bonus for finding your own job
Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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