Team Manager – Children and Young People with Disabilities

Location: Kent Salary: £52,921 – £57,554 per annum, plus additional allowances Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum two days per week in the office)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager – Children and Young People with Disabilities to lead and manage a dedicated team supporting children and young people aged 0–17 with disabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Work professional to join a developing service that is committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.

You will provide leadership, management and professional supervision to a multidisciplinary team comprising Assistant Team Managers, Senior Practitioners, Qualified Social Workers and Family Support Workers.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience working with children with disabilities, alongside strong knowledge of disability-related grants, SEND services and partnership working with multidisciplinary professionals and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

You will also have experience managing complex safeguarding matters, court proceedings and Children in Need (CIN) plans.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage and motivate a team of social care professionals.

Provide effective management oversight, professional supervision and support.

Ensure high-quality social work practice and positive outcomes for children and

families.

Oversee safeguarding cases, court proceedings and Children in Need plans.

Develop effective working relationships with SEND services, health professionals and wider partner agencies.

Promote relationship-based, strengths-based and child-centred practice.

Ensure children and young people with disabilities receive appropriate support and services.

Undertake and promote direct work with disabled children and young people.

Support continuous service improvement and professional development across the team.

About You -

To be considered for this position, you will need:

A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, PGC in Social Work or equivalent).

Current registration with Social Work England.

Successful completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).

Significant post-qualifying experience within children's social care.

Previous management experience, including delivering professional supervision.

Experience working with children and young people with disabilities.

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, court proceedings and Children in Need processes.

Experience working collaboratively with SEND, health and multidisciplinary professionals.

A commitment to relationship-based and strengths-based social work practice.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes.

Salary and Benefits -

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including:

Basic salary of £52,921 – £57,554 per annum, depending on experience.

Additional market allowance of £7,000 per annum.

Annual retention payment of £3,000, subject to eligibility and service requirements.

Potential total earnings of up to £67,554 per annum.

Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.

Local Government Pension Scheme.

Essential car user allowance, with the option of a lease car after six months.

Relocation assistance of up to £8,000.

Free on-site parking.

Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of two office days per week.

Access to professional development, training and career progression opportunities.

Employee assistance programme and health and wellbeing support.

Access to staff discounts and savings