Social Care
Children's Services
Bury Council
Assistant Team Manager
Children with Disabilities
We are looking to recruit a forward-thinking and experienced qualified social worker, preferably with some experience of leadership and management and previous having worked with Children with Disabilities. Applications from people with a demonstrable interest in leadership management will also be considered. You will have knowledge and experience in safeguarding and working with looked after children.
You will be joining an enthusiastic and experienced team who are passionate about outcomes for children with disabilities. You will contribute to progress as we continue to establish and embed child focussed ways of working with children, young people and families throughout our work. You will be a reliable, dependable team member and a strong team player.
Our Values
As a social work practitioner, you will be our most important asset as we build relationships with children and family to effect positive change over the long term.
We will support you to develop, grow and provide you with opportunities to progress your career aspirations. We actively encourage you to take opportunities to be creative and innovative. We listen, and act on your ideas and feedback.
What we want from you:
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.
The salary for this post will be £45,441 to £46,464 per annum.
Employee Benefits include:
Employee Discount Scheme which provides discounts with local businesses as well as car loans, car purchasing, cycling to work, bus travel, taxis and driving courses.
Discounts available on Holidays and travel including travel insurance, holidays and currency. Discounts available on legal advice including on loans, mortgages, insurance etc. Discounts on food and drink at local restaurants, cafes and bars, hair salons, beauty salons, healthcare products, exercise classes, and discounted gym membership.
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
For further information:
- Job description and person specification
salary from
£45,441
contract
permanent
working hours
full time
application deadline
12 00 pm
6th May 2024
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