Children With Disabilities Team Manager

Job title:

Children With Disabilities Team Manager

Company

Lincolnshire County Council

Job description

Job IntroductionDue to retirement, Lincolnshire County Council are seeking to recruit a Children With Disabilities Team Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a social work team in an outstanding Local Authority.About the roleThe children with disabilities team manager post is a diverse and creative role, you will be managing a well-established experienced team of social workers, who work across the county of Lincolnshire with children and young people with severe and profound disabilities. The role requires resilience, integrity, and strong leadership.What we’re looking forYou will have a creative approach and the ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively when managing and dealing with complex situations. You will need skills in financial management and resource allocation working in the most efficient way without compromising quality of care. You will be working with key partners in health and SEND ensuring children and young people get the right support at the right time always ensuring the most vulnerable children are safeguarded.About the teamWe believe that all disabled children matter. Based in the modern Sleaford offices, our team supports children and young people with severe and profound disabilities. We pride ourselves on our multi agency working including special schools, continuing health care, CAMHS, community nursing teams, our SEND team colleagues and our own dedicated Occupational Therapy team to help improve the outcomes of children’s lives.About UsLincolnshire County Council is proud to hold two consecutive Ofsted ratings of ‘Outstanding’ for our Children’s Services, demonstrating our dedication and strong commitment to providing high-quality services for children and families.‘Interventions by the children with disabilities team to support disabled children are highly effective. Social workers demonstrate excellent practice, having significant knowledge and understanding of children’s needs. Assessments are comprehensive, and they also suitably consider the needs of parents and brothers and sisters. Transition planning appropriately starts when children reach the age of 16, with allocation to adult services at 17’, Ofsted (2023).Our practice model is “Signs of Safety” and this is underpinned by a firm commitment to restorative practice, working in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honoured and families are supported to develop their own solutions. Most importantly, we believe the voice of the child should be at the very heart of every plan.Our Offer To YouAlong with a competitive salary we are offering:

• Access to an excellent local government pension scheme
• A comprehensive

including discount schemes and cycle to work * Flexible working policies including hybrid working and 9 day fortnight to keep a healthy work life balance

• Training and development opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
• The

What you will need to applyA full person specification is available within the attached job description and you really should use this to showcase your talents and skills within your application, but remember its not just all about that, character, values and behaviours are important for this role and we also want to learn about “you”.If you have any questions, don’t be shy, get in touch: Just drop an email to Rebecca Rawdon, Assistant Head of Service SEND via and she will answer what we can open and honestly.Good luck, hope to see you soon!A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be foundPlease be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.A Smarter Working EmployerWe have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.Fluency DutyIn accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.Politically Restricted PositionUnder The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as ‘politically restricted’. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed .Children With Disabilities Team Manager

• Salary £58,188 – £63,835
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference 803/332
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 20 April, 2025
• Job Category Social Care Qualified – Children
• Location Sleaford, United Kingdom
• Posted on 31 March, 2025

Expected salary

£58188 – 63835 per year

Location

Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Job date

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:09:25 GMT

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