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Barnsley Council are seeking experienced Team Managers (various posts) to join the team based in Barnsley. You will be working on a permanent basis (37 hours per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £46,549 - £49,590 per annum.

The Team Manager role:

This is an exciting time to join Barnsley Children’s Service as we’re a council that prioritises Children’s Services, and we want every child in the borough to achieve their full potential, to be safe and happy. Because we highly value the work of our Social Workers, we’ve approved significant additional investment, creating more posts to support Social Workers in the valuable work that they do. Additionally, we have increased the management support to Social Workers, and we are now looking to recruit highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed professional Team Managers to join our stable workforce. Could that be you?

We have vacancies in the Integrated Front Door, Assessment and Joint Investigation Team, Children in Care, Disabled Children’s Team, Future Directions and Children and Young Peoples Team.

We are deeply committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in Barnsley. Children and their families are at the centre of all that we do, and our practice is underpinned by a strength based and relational model. This means supporting our social workers to develop relationships and to really know and understand children; to have the support to produce excellent assessment and analytical skills; apply evidence-based interventions and direct work. To develop the confidence and skills to make timely decisions and plans for children that will achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for their future.

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ authority and remain highly aspirational to deliver ‘even better’ services and outcomes for children, young people, and their families in the borough.

Why it’s great to work in Barnsley:

• A highly competitive social work salary up to £49,590 for experienced managers
• High quality regular supervision and support and a nurturing management team that encourages learning and development
• Flexible working
• A commitment to continuous professional development with a strong training and development offer for staff at all levels
• Good IT support and equipment
• A commitment to health and wellbeing and access to dedicated assistance programme
• Just 4 You Benefits

Closing date: Tuesday 11th April 2023

A lot to look forward to:

Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. We prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential.

If you think this role is for you then we would very much welcome your application, apply now to become our Team Manager.