Team Manager, Central Children's Disability Team

About UsDisabled Children in Oxfordshire matter and our service is committed to helping children and families live better lives. Thats not something we say, its who we are and what we do.The Disabled Childrens service across Oxfordshire is growing and developing, and we have and exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to come and join our innovative service. We work closely with the families who use our services, and enjoy positive relationships with children and parent/carers.Co-Production is the lynchpin of everything we do, and we believe strongly in working with and alongside families, rather than doing to to get the best possible outcomes for each and every child and family we work with. About the RoleThe Team Manager plays a key role in the service,you will be responsible for the daily operational running of the team.Line managing a team of practitioners (Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Disability Practitioners) and providing support to the two other teams when required.You will be expected to take a lead role on behalf of the Disability Service in some areas of whole service development, we welcome and encourage new thinking and ways of working. About youYou will have an excellent working knowledge of childrens social work practice, and a proven track record in safeguarding children.We recognise the added vulnerability of Disabled Children and the service undertakes and you will be expected to be the operation lead on all aspects of social work practice including: Child in Need, Child Protection, Children subject to PLO and Care Proceedings and Children who we care for (plus young people Leaving Care). The huge variety of work will offer you professional challenges and the chance to develop your social work leadership and management skills, for example in communication with and safeguarding children with additional and complex needs, and in working in partnership with parents and with professionals from many different agencies and discipline. Rewards and benefits Competitive salary from £55,783 - £59,010. Welcome andLoyalty payment of £3,500. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport 24x7. Range of family-friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to:Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to:Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected]

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