Connect2Dorset
Team Manger Children's
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Team Manager Children’s Family Help Team
Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Pay Rate: £47.50 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 37 hours per week hybrid working
Contract Type: Interim 3 months
About us
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
Lead, Support and Inspire Social Work Practice
Dorset Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a team of Social Workers and practitioners delivering high-quality statutory services to children, young people, and families.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a Children's Social Care team
- Provide expert safeguarding advice and oversight
- Deliver high-quality supervision, support, and performance management
- Ensure effective case management and positive outcomes for children
- Chair key meetings including PLO, strategy, and permanency planning meetings
- Work closely with partner agencies, legal services, and senior leaders
- Monitor performance, quality assurance, and compliance
- Support recruitment, staff development, and workforce planning
- Deputise for the Operational Manager when required
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Significant post-qualified experience in Children's Social Care
- Previous team management or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, CIN, CIC, and court proceedings
- Ability to lead high-performing teams and drive service improvement
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Key Competencies
- Leadership and Team Management
- Safeguarding
- Corporate Parenting
- Performance Management
- Partnership Working
- Child-Centred Practice
Our Commitment
Dorset Council is committed to being an outstanding Corporate Parent. We are dedicated to ensuring that all care-experienced young people receive the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to thrive, achieve independence, and lead fulfilling adult lives.
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