Job Description

Our client Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children's Team manager to join their Front door (Mash) team.

• POST OBJECTIVES:

• To be responsible for a team that identifies and provides support and services for children and families.
• To be responsible for the development of high-quality work, including social work, by ensuring that all work is appropriately analysed, planned, critically evaluated and reviewed and that key performance indicators are met.
• To contribute to overall strategic planning and management of the service and to the development of high-quality services.
• To lead the team ensuring that the functions of the service are carried out effectively and in accordance with the legislation, regulations, guidance, standards and local procedures and priorities.
• To continually improve services in the light of the views of children and families, performance data and stakeholder feedback.

• MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE

• To manage the team in line with service policy, procedure and guidelines
• To implement the Council's Supervision Policy
• Adhere to the Council's Human Resource Guidelines for Managers, with particular reference to:
• Recruitment and Selection
• Disciplinary/Grievance/Capability Procedures
• Equal Opportunities Employment Code of Practice
• Attendance Issues, i.e. Annual Leave, Flexi Leave, Sickness Absence,
• Compassionate/Special Leave, Flexible Working, Maternity Provision
• Exit Interviews
• Address issues concerning staff welfare in accordance with the Council's policies
• Comply with the Authority's Health and Safety Regulations
• Ensure induction of new staff joining the team as per Children's Services guidance
• Ensure that the training and development needs of staff within the team are evaluated and actioned in accordance with the Authority's STRIVE programme and the Service Training Strategy
• Ensure that the staffing practices of the team are in accordance with Council policy e.g. in relation to casual/temporary employment
• Operate Personnel Practices within the Authority's scheme of delegation and follow agreed processes with employees and Trade Unions.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.