Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

  

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager in one of our Family Support and Safeguarding teams within North Somerset.

 

Our Family Support and Safeguarding Teams are established teams of senior social workers, social workers and family support workers who, together, provide valuable, effective and targeted social work assessment, interventions and support to achieve change and positive outcomes for children and young people. You will line manage approx. 6 social workers, caseloads are low, with the average being 16 children per social worker. Learning and development opportunities across the career pathway are excellent, we will invest in you and your teams. We seek applicants who can deliver excellent support with a clear focus on creative support and focus on keeping children with their families.  

 

We are looking to offer an opportunity to a suitably experienced team manager or aspirant manager who is passionate about safeguarding and confident in managing and developing performance with a strong focus on collaborative Quality Assurance activities. Leadership is critical to support our restorative Practice Model of Building Connections, managers as a critical driver of leading and developing practice. Those interested will show leadership qualities that also promote value based practice that is strengths based and relational. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out the day-to-day management of family support and safeguarding which includes assessment and support for children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings, care proceedings and adoption work. You will be social work qualified, have experiences of supervising and leading practitioners, enthusiastic, ambitious and knowledgeable and able to take a key role in planning and improving services.

 

There are 6 Family Support and Safeguarding Teams and you will have the support of an effective team of established, experienced managers who work together to provide high quality safeguarding and support across the North Somerset.

 

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

  

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

  

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

  

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

  

• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

  

About You

You will be responsible for the practice standards across the team, providing effective management and leadership to ensure that the service provided to children, young people and their families is of the highest quality. You will also be required to cover colleagues leave and or sickness.

  

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

  

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

  

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

  

Contact Information

For an informal discussion, please contact Shelley Caldwell, Head of Family Support & Safeguarding on 07824 085762.

 

Visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/council-jobs to download an application pack and apply online.

  

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

  

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

  

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.  We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.  We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

  

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.