Job Title: Team Manager - CWD
Location: Birmingham
Rate: £41 per hour
About Birmingham City Council & Birmingham Children's Trust:
Birmingham City Council, in partnership with Birmingham Children's Trust, is on a significant and sustained improvement journey for its Children's Services, having been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in April 2023. Our commitment is to provide the best possible support for children, young people, and families in Birmingham. We are passionate about relational practice, ensuring social workers know their children well, and advocating strongly for them. Our services for children with disabilities have been positively noted by Ofsted for providing stable, well-matched placements and consistent, complex care.
The Opportunity:
Are you an inspirational and experienced Social Work Manager with a deep understanding and passion for working with children with disabilities? Birmingham City Council is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Team Manager to lead our Children with Disabilities Team. This is a crucial leadership role where you will drive high-quality, person-centred practice, ensuring children with disabilities and their families receive exceptional support and achieve positive outcomes.
What We Are Looking For:
A qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social work (typically 5+ years), with substantial experience in a senior practitioner or management role within a Children with Disabilities, or a relevant specialist service.
Demonstrable experience of managing and leading a social work team in a statutory setting.
Expert knowledge of legislation, policy, and best practice relating to children with disabilities, including safeguarding, assessment frameworks, and care planning for complex needs.
Exceptional leadership, management, and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a team.
Strong analytical skills, capable of critical thinking, complex decision-making, and effective risk management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including children, families (often under significant stress), and multi-agency partners.
A commitment to co-production and promoting the independence and inclusion of children with disabilities.
Ability to manage high workloads, prioritise effectively, and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes across the city.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced and dynamic Social Work Manager ready to lead our Children with Disabilities Team in Birmingham, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and leadership approach to Fahmida Ahmed at . Alternatively, you can contact Fahmida at 07441 927663 for an informal discussion about the role.
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