Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a skilled and passionate Team Manager for the Duty and Assessment Team with Barnsley Council. This is your chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

Job Title: Team Manager - Duty and Assessment Team

Location: Worsbrough Lift Building, West Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5DJ

Pay Rate: £40 per hour

About the Post:

Our four Assessment Teams are vital to the success of Barnsley's Children and Family Social Care, ensuring timely, high-quality support is delivered to children and families in need. As the Team Manager, you will oversee and support your team, ensuring they have the tools, guidance, and encouragement to deliver exceptional social work services.

You'll be working within a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines, where the work is varied, rewarding, and driven by a strong passion for achieving positive and lasting change. We work with multi-agency partners to deliver the best outcomes for children and families in Barnsley, and our newly adopted Stronger Together practice model, underpinned by Signs of Safety, reflects our commitment to building a robust, relational, and effective team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a small team of Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers, and Newly Qualified Social Workers. Provide regular reflective supervision, guidance, and professional development opportunities. Drive best practice across the team to ensure high-quality, timely assessments and interventions. Foster multi-agency collaboration to deliver effective support for children and families. Ensure adherence to legislation, policies, and procedures, ensuring that the needs of vulnerable children are met. Help embed the Stronger Together practice model within the team's approach to social work.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualified social worker with significant experience in statutory children's social work. Experience in delivering reflective supervision and supporting the development of your team. A commitment to supporting and developing teams, with experience of mentoring students, Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs), or colleagues. Extensive experience in driving plans for vulnerable children and working in partnership with families and agencies to achieve positive change. A deep understanding of social work legislation, policies, and procedures and the ability to apply them effectively in practice.

Why Barnsley?

£40 per hour pay rate. Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in the office, with full-time office presence during your duty week (one week per month). Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team with a clear vision: "Barnsley - a place of possibilities for every child." Join a strong and valued workforce, committed to delivering the very best outcomes for children and families.

Our Vision:

At Barnsley Children's Services, we are one service with one goal - to work together to build a brighter Barnsley for every child. We are committed to:

Putting Children and Families First. Working together in partnership to deliver joined-up care. Ensuring that services are delivered by a strong and valued workforce.Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services * Social Work England Registration * Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you're interested in Above roles, please reply with your updated CV and earliest start date.

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Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: * DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy * Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us * Bonus for finding your own job * Twice weekly payroll * Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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