Children Social Work Team Manager (kinship Care)

Manchester City Council

Manchester, United Kingdom
Essential car user allowance; £5,000 market rate s...
On-site
Full valid driving licence required
Own car for work use mandatory
Social work england registration
This role involves leading a skilled team to deliver high-quality assessments and purposeful support plans for kinship care

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a skilled team to deliver high-quality assessments and purposeful support plans for kinship care.
  • Candidates will receive an essential car user allowance and a £5,000 market rate supplement as part of the compensation package.
  • The successful candidate will work alongside a supportive senior leadership team to shape practice and outcomes for children and families.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a skilled team to deliver high-quality assessments and purposeful support plans for kinship care.

Salary

Essential car user allowance; £5,000 market rate supplement; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full valid driving licence required
  • Own car for work use mandatory
  • Social Work England registration
  • Enhanced DBS clearance required
  • Leadership in children's social care

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for continuous improvement
  • Ability to influence multi-agency partners
  • Creative and brave leadership style
  • Experience with SGO pathways
  • Strong people development skills

Key Requirements

  • Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
  • Full valid driving licence and own vehicle
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Legal right to work in the UK
  • 3 years' reference history where possible

Work Rights

Must evidence legal right to work in the UK

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