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An exciting opportunity has arisen following the review of the management team in the Barrow and South Lakeland District it has been identified the need for a fixed term Team Manager working  across all teams to help with the service development and improvement. 

One of the key responsibilities will be to provide management oversight and support our newly qualified social workers as part of our successful Social Work Academy approach. In addition to support in specific key tasks for the other team managers and teams which will include performance reviewing and auditing of cases take a lead on areas within our development and action plan working in collaboration with the other district team and service managers.

As Team Manager you may deputise for other managers including assessment planning and intervention services to children in need children in need of protection looked after children and those young people who have left care working in partnership with colleagues from within the Council and other agencies and using sign of safety methodology in our work.

In this role whilst supporting the ASYE team the team will be working with vulnerable children and their families ensuring they are in line with quality national and legislative standards. You will be required to provide clear management oversight and effective decision making in order to meet our customer's needs in a timely way but also to support your colleagues. You will also need to manage and coordinate work activities in line with the service priorities along with developing effective partnership arrangements with all appropriate stakeholders always with the children and family needs at the heart.

It is really important to us that Cumbria is a great place to be a child and grow up; a place of opportunity where young people are able to live happy and productive lives and a place where young people will want to live and work in the future.

We are keen to recruit those who have successful experience in a similar role and a good knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. If this sounds like you and you share our passion for the service then apply today. We recognise that social work can be a challenging job and if you are successful you will be working in a supportive working environment that is committed to your learning and career development.

This is a challenging but rewarding role and someone who is open friendly fair and supportive is essential as well as being a good communicator and a strong leader.

Cumbria has a strong foundation of career progression and professional development to enable our employees to take up opportunities as they arise in their careers.  We will give you dedicated support in your relocation to Cumbria as we appreciate that this is an important step in your move to a new post with us.  We will provide you with coaching and mentoring in your professional development.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in and you're looking for a role where you can make a positive difference in the lives of children looked after in Cumbria then please apply today.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a Childrens Barred List check.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.