We are seeking Team Managers to join our Assessment Team. You will be responsible for leading, managing and coaching a team of 6 social workers responsible for delivering and improving services for vulnerable children, young people and their families. You will report to the Service Manager and work closely with other Team Managers across the service.

About You

• You will hold a degree in social work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent
• You will be a registered with Social Work England
• You will have substantial post qualifying experience working with children and families 
• You will hold a management qualification and/or have proven experience in management/leadership.
• You will hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes

Our Offer to you:

• Salary from £46,377 - £50,437
• Market Allowance of £7,000 per annum (payable monthly in 12 equal payments)
• Retention Payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April following 1 year's service in Medway)
• Essential Car User Allowance with option to request a Lease Car after 6 months
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years local government service)
• Flexible working (hybrid working and 9 day fortnight)
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
• Free parking

To view the full range of benefits available please click here.

To Apply

If you are looking for a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact  Suzanne Mehmet, Service Manager on 01634 334470 or Kelly Cogger, Head of Service on 01634 335618.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviewed via Microsoft Teams.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.

 For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs

Important Information

Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

How to apply

Please be advised that we only accept online applications submitted through JobsGoPublic ATS

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.