Overview

Medway Council - Team Manager (Children in Care)

Salary: Up to £55,607 + £7,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 year's service

Medway Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Team Manager to lead and support a dedicated team of social workers and family support workers within our Children in Care service. This is a pivotal role focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, and their families through effective leadership, partnership working, and high-quality social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of social workers and family support workers, providing high-quality supervision and case management oversight.
• Allocate cases to ensure timely assessments, statutory visits, and care planning.
• Develop staff through performance reviews, professional development, and reflective practice.
• Contribute to budget management, staffing, and safer recruitment within the service.
• Chair strategy, review, and planning meetings, ensuring effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Champion the voices of children and young people, promoting their rights and participation in decision-making.

About you

• Qualified Social Worker with minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience, including statutory work with children and families.
• Proven experience managing and supervising staff in statutory social work settings.
• Skilled in strengths-based and relationship-focused practice; knowledge of Signs of Safety desirable.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex situations effectively.
• Leadership or management qualification, or equivalent experience at a managerial level.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Why join Medway Council

• Be part of a forward-thinking team driving change and improving outcomes for children in care.
• Competitive salary with additional market premia and retention payments.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 office days per week.
• Opportunities to shape and influence service delivery and practice standards.
• Take the next step in your social work leadership career and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

Contact

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed), (url removed)