team manager - children residential.

I can certainly draft a professional job advertisement for the Children's Residential Team Manager role at Gateshead Council, emphasizing the leadership and regulatory demands of the position, and including the competitive hourly rate of £36.61 per hour.

Here is the job ad:

Gateshead Council - Locum Opportunity

Are you an experienced and motivated leader with a background in statutory Children's Social Work and Residential Management? Gateshead Council is seeking a dedicated Team Manager to oversee the operation and practice standards within their in-house residential provision.

The Opportunity: High-Rate Management Contract

• Role: Team Manager - Children's Residential Service

• Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

• Pay Rate: £36.61 per hour (Highly Competitive Locum Rate)

• Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Locum Contract

• Hours: 37 hours per week

📝 Core Duties and Responsibilities

This management role requires balancing statutory compliance, robust clinical oversight, and strong people leadership to ensure children in the Council's care receive the highest standard of support.

1. Practice Leadership: Providing high-quality, reflective supervision and management oversight to a team of Registered Managers and residential staff, ensuring consistency and adherence to the Council's restorative practice model.

2. Statutory Compliance: Ensuring all homes and services operate in full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the National Minimum Standards (NMS) for Children's Homes.

3. Quality Assurance: Leading internal quality assurance processes, managing regulatory visits (Ofsted), and driving continuous service improvement based on inspection findings and service development needs.

4. Resource & Placement Management: Overseeing the placement of Looked After Children (LAC) within residential settings, managing capacity, and ensuring placements are appropriate and stable to meet the child's complex needs.

5. Budget Oversight: Managing the operational budget for the assigned residential unit(s) or service area, ensuring resources are utilized effectively and efficiently.

✅ What We Need From You

• A recognized professional qualification in Social Work or a relevant qualification in Residential Child Care (e.g., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services).

• Current registration with Social Work England (SW) is highly desirable, or relevant professional body registration.

• Significant experience (2+ years) at a management or senior practitioner level within a regulated Children's Residential setting (Deputy Manager/Registered Manager experience is essential).

• Demonstrable knowledge of children's social care legislation, particularly relating to Looked After Children (LAC) and quality standards in residential care.

• Proven leadership ability, resilience, and excellent communication skills to manage high-stress and high-risk environments.

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