About the Role:
Tempest Resourcing in partnership with Bradford Children and Families Trust are seeking experienced Team Manager to manage a Children & Families Team for Bradford South.
Bradford Children and Families Trust operate hybrid working - However, there will be instances where employees are expected to be in the office for specific tasks or team days, as defined by the needs of the service.
- Leading and managing the South Children & Families Team, ensuring that the team delivers high-quality social work services in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
- Providing day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to social workers and practitioners, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
- Overseeing the management of complex cases, ensuring that assessments, care plans, and interventions are child-centered, outcome-focused, and meet the needs of children and families.
- Contributing to the strategic direction of the team and the wider service, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance service delivery.
- Ensuring that the team works collaboratively with other agencies, including health, education, and the voluntary sector, to deliver coordinated services that meet the needs of children and families.
- Promoting a culture of safeguarding and ensuring that the team follows appropriate safeguarding procedures and statutory guidelines.
- Managing team performance and ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) are met, including casework reviews, assessments, and interventions.
- Providing regular reports to senior managers, highlighting key risks, achievements, and challenges in service delivery.
- Managing the team's resources, including staffing, budget, and case allocation, to ensure that the team can respond effectively to demand and priorities.
- Supporting the professional development of team members, identifying training needs, and facilitating learning opportunities.
Tempest Resourcing is one of the UK's leading Social Care recruitment agencies, proudly supplying high-quality candidates to more local authorities than any other provider. As a Tier 1 supplier to a significant number of councils across the country, we're perfectly positioned to help you - or someone you know - secure your next opportunity.
If you're interested in the role above or would like a confidential chat about your career options, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to support your next move.
Tempest Social Work Team
0203 651 3181
