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Job Title: Team Manager - Children in Care TeamLocation: Kent, UKSalary: £62,607 per annumContract Type: Full-Time

Are you ready to take the next big step in your career?

We are on the hunt for a dynamic and inspiring Team Manager to join our Children in Care Team in the stunning county of Kent. If you're passionate about leading from the front, shaping services, and making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, this is your chance to shine.

With an annual salary of £62,607, this full-time role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team of social workers delivering high-quality care to those who need it most - all within a well-supported, forward-thinking local authority.

• Full-Time Stability: Immerse yourself in a fulfilling and secure career path

• Ongoing Professional Development: Access top-tier training and leadership support

• Collaborative Environment: Join a committed and passionate team

• Flexible Working: Designed to promote balance in your professional and personal life

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Play a key role in improving outcomes for children in care

• Lead and inspire a team delivering statutory services to children and young people in care

• Provide supervision, guidance, and reflective leadership to ensure safe and effective practice

• Oversee care and permanence planning, including court and multi-agency coordination

• Monitor performance through key data metrics, ensuring compliance and driving improvement

• Chair strategic meetings, case planning, and safeguarding reviews

• Manage team resources, staffing, and contribute to recruitment and retention strategies

• Deputise for the Service Manager when needed and contribute to service-wide improvements

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, etc.)

• Social Work England registration

• Completion of the ASYE, if applicable

• Substantial post-qualification experience in children's social care, particularly in Looked After Children or court proceedings

• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Experience managing complex casework or court-related social work

• Mentoring or developing junior staff

• Using dashboards or contributing to service redesign and improvements