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

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience in strategic management and service development.
• Experience in recruiting and retaining skilled staff.

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