Team Manager CWD; Children with Disabilities Team

Location:

Newbury Salary: 56,051 - 65,777 per year Employment:
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Head Of Service Children'S Services Posted:
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Apply:  West Berkshire Council Are you passionate about making a difference for children and young people with disabilities and their families? We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Team Manager to lead our CWD Family Pathway (Short Breaks) Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering strengths-based support to children, young people and families, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time. You will oversee assessments, support planning and short break services while promoting independence, inclusion and positive outcomes. As children's services continue to evolve through the Family First Partnership Programme and wider national reforms, you will play a key role in developing services that strengthen multi-agency working, improve early support and ensure children and families receive coordinated, effective interventions.

Due to West Berkshire Council’s size and scale, and limited number of social work vacancies, we are not currently able to accept applications from overseas social workers. The role
• Lead and manage the CWD Family Pathway (Short Breaks) Team, providing effective supervision, support and professional leadership.
• Oversee assessments, reviews and support planning for children and young people accessing the service.
• Ensure families receive high-quality, strengths-based support that promotes independence and positive outcomes.
• Work closely with health colleagues, including CYPCC and the DSR Panel, to ensure coordinated planning and effective pathways for children with complex needs.
• Develop strong partnerships with education providers, commissioning colleagues and other multi-agency partners.
• Drive service improvement and contribute to the implementation of the Family First Partnership Programme and wider children's social care reforms.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidance and local policies relating to children with disabilities.
• Monitor performance, quality assurance and service delivery to maintain high standards of practice.

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience within children's social care, particularly supporting children and young people with disabilities.
• Experience of leading and managing teams and developing staff to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Strong understanding of legislation, guidance and best practice relating to children with disabilities and short breaks.
• Demonstrable experience of effective partnership working across health, education and social care.
• Experience of leading change, managing performance and driving service improvement.
• Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred and family-focused services.

Our offer to youA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: A golden hello payment of 3k after one year in postA retention payment of 2k after two years of serviceA further retention payment of 3k, plus a four-week paid sabbatical after three years’ service

Flexible Working:
West Berkshire has adopted a Hybrid Working Policy, which allows employees to split their time between attending the workplace and working remotely

Social Work England registration fees reimbursed

Dedicated employee wellbeing service with Employee Assistance Programme offering a great range of discounts at a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending.

Regular and high-quality reflective supervision.

Approachable and visible senior leadership

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