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Team Manager - Children in CareSalary:Up to £55,607 + £7,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after one year's service Are you an experienced social work leader passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Medway Council is seeking a dynamic and motivatedTeam Managerto oversee a Children in Care team and drive high-quality practice across the service. About the role: * Lead, supervise and develop a team of social workers and family support workers* Ensure high-quality statutory services, robust care planning and permanence outcomes* Champion the voice of the child in all aspects of service delivery* Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes* Support the wider strategic development of the service and deputise for the Service Manager where required About you: * SWE-registered qualified social worker* Strong knowledge of statutory children's services including children in care and court work* Proven experience supervising or managing staff within a fast-paced local authority setting* Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills Benefits: * Hybrid working* Generous annual leave and pension scheme* Ongoing professional development and career progression* Market-leading financial incentives Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce...