Team Manager

Job Description This is a full time permanent position which will be available at offer stage. If the postholder requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS disclosure, the candidate is required to declare full details of everything on their criminal record unless the conviction/s and/or caution/s are considered “protected” in line with filtering rules for DBS checks. We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Team Managers to join Hull. We are seeking managers with drive and passion who can operate with integrity and ambition for our service. You should have significant knowledge and experience of working with children and young people, including an in-depth understanding of the legislation and guidance which directs how the service is delivered. We are looking for someone who has the skills to be a strong and capable manager who can support and supervise a team of staff to deliver consistent and creative services to children, young people and carers. You should be able to evidence that you are able to deliver change and work effectively within a performance framework to ensure high quality social work. At Hull City Council we are committed to our children and young people and we are passionate about how we deliver services to them. That’s why we are developing and nurturing a culture that puts our children and young people at the heart of everything we do – by empowering our workforce to work together to find solutions, to be open, honest and respectful, to take responsibility and listen and learn from others. Hull Children's Services has recently achieved its strongest ever Ofsted judgement, being rated Good overall, with Outstanding judgements for the impact of leaders on social work practice and for the experiences and progress of care leavers. Inspectors recognised the significant progress made across the service, describing it as “safer, stronger and more consistent” for children and families. Ofsted highlighted Hull's strong workforce culture, effective early help services, strong management oversight, and a commitment to ensuring children's voices are central to decision‑making. This is an exciting time to join Hull. We are a service with a clear vision, ambitious plans for the future, and a workforce committed to improving the lives of children, young people and families every day. The post of Team Manager will ensure that standards of practice are high and that quality, including the delivery of evidence‑based systemic practice, is a consistent focus for the whole team. Why It's Great To Work For Hull City Council A competitive salary of up to £53,460 An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Up to 229.4 hours per annum annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods A generous relocation package available Supportive and forward‑thinking culture Great career development opportunities Flexible working hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr