Team Manager

Connect2Socialwork are supporting an opportunity that has arisen to join Bromley's Children's Disability Team in the role of Team Manager. This is a permanent appointment, based at the Civic Centre Bromley/flexible working.

The team is part of the wider 0-25 Service for Children and Young People with Disabilities, which includes teams offering Occupational Therapy, Preparing for Adulthood and Short Breaks.

The post is within the Children with Disabilities Team, supporting children 0-18 and their families, whilst ensuring we are supporting young people to prepare for their future as a young adult.

The team is responsible for supporting children and young people with severe/profound disabilities and complex health needs.

The role of the Team Manager is to support the daily running of the team, including duty and to provide regular structured supervision and support to social workers and social work assistants on an ongoing basis. Social Workers in the team complete child and family assessments and carry a varied caseload including safeguarding, court work, children in need, and children looked after. The work includes ensuring children are safe and families are appropriately supported in their caring role with specialist and targeted services. We work closely with colleagues from Preparing for Adulthood to support their transition into adulthood post 18.

The Team Manager reports directly to the Group Manager who offers regular supervision and support.

You will be passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives and supporting a changing culture providing support to Children & Families within the borough.

Benefits:

Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
30 days Annual Leave
Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
The ability to claim more on mileage
Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
A range of discounts at local retailers
The opportunity to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and career development pathwaysConnect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates