Team Manager - Children with Disabilities

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Team Manager - Children with Disabilities

Location: Spennymoor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: £37.26 per hour

Step into an exciting and rewarding role as a Team Manager within our Children with Disabilities team in Spennymoor. With the job as a full-time, ongoing opportunity, you'll be earning £37.26 hourly while making a tangible difference in the lives of children and their families.

Perks and benefits:

* Join a collaborative and supportive work environment where your voice matters.

* This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

* Alongside this, relish the flexibility and variety of locum work, allowing you to expand your experience in various settings.

* Take advantage of continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your career.

* Enjoy the satisfaction of leading a team committed to creating better futures for young individuals.

As a Team Manager within the Children with Disabilities 0-18 Team, your expertise will guide the team in delivering exceptional care and services to children with additional needs. You will be engaged from referral through to permanence, playing a crucial role in shaping care strategies and fostering developmental transitions.

What you will do:

- Oversee the daily management of a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality support and services are provided to children and families.

- Collaborate closely with Social Work Consultants and senior management to uphold excellent outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

- Lead care planning processes, including the commissioning of necessary services to meet the unique needs of each child, such as respite and residential placements.

- Facilitate smooth transitions for children into adult SEND services, taking charge of EHCP proceedings when necessary.

- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and application of the Care Act alongside SEND-related legislation to ensure compliance and best practice.

- Maintain high standards of quality assurance, ensuring all activities meet statutory and organisational expectations.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in Children with Disabilities roles, particularly with experience in care planning and service commissioning. You'll possess a strong understanding of transition processes for children into adult SEND services and be well-versed in EHCP proceedings. Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are imperative for success in this role.

Spennymoor offers more than just a job - it's a fantastic place to live and work. You'll find a friendly community atmosphere, beautiful countryside, and excellent amenities, making it an ideal location to build both your professional and personal life. Join us in making a difference in Spennymoor!

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