Team Manager Family Support Team 1
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Job Summary
Job Title:Team Manager - Family Support Team 1
Salary:per annum (Plus Market Supplement* 5400 per annum)
Grade:G
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:37 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced energetic and passionate qualified social worker with experience of managing/supervising Social Workers within a statutory setting. Either already a Team Manager or an aspiring Senior Social Worker you will be a collaborative team player with the ability to motivate and empower your team. You will ideally have experience of safeguarding care planning and permanency with the ability to think creatively and work in partnership with other colleagues and partner agencies to tackle the complex challenges we face as a sector.
As a Team Manager you will lead and manage the team ensuring the quality of practice and social work intervention is at the forefront of what we do to improve outcomes for children and young people. You will work closely with your Service Manager and the Management team to foster an environment for staff where learning and development is embraced and encouraged.
Thurrock has a friendly and supportive Childrens Services Department and we work within the Signs of Safety model use a contextual safeguarding approach and are passionate about developing social work staff with a good training and development offer.
Essential qualifications:Be SWE Registeredwith a recognised Social Work Qualification
DBS Check:Enhanced Level is required for this post
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only):27th November 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External):7th December 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
*Market Supplement is Subject to Annual Review
If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:
Rachel Okuna - Service Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process Gap Management isrequiredfor all Safeguarding roles.Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it underMiscellaneous Documentsas part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Required Experience:
Manager
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- End user
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- Windows
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- Asset Management
- SCCM
- VPN
- Troubleshoot
- Computer information system
- hardware
- Technical Support
About Company
Why Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves lin ... View more
