Team Manager- Children's Disability Team Bromley Council
Salary up to £55,890 dependant on experience
+ £2,000 Golden Hello + £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance
There are excellent staff benefits including a lease car option.
Permanent, full time
Location: Bromley Civic Centre/Hybrid Working
An opportunity 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.
Experience in safeguarding is essential. Experience of working in the field of disability an advantage.
You will be registered with Social Work England
