JOB-20240819-db742659
Are you ready to explore an exciting opportunity? We are looking for an experienced Team Manager to lead our dynamic Children in Care service in Bristol. As a pivotal part of our mission, you'll earn a competitive £41 per hour on an ongoing full-time basis and be at the forefront of making impactful changes for our community. Bristol is not just a place to work; it’s a vibrant city bustling with culture, innovation, and a strong sense of community.
Perks and benefits:
- Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that come with an hourly salary. Take control of your time and your earnings, finding the balance that suits you best. As a full-time role, you’ll be fully immersed in driving change and delivering excellence in service outcomes.
- Explore options for continued professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills.
- Benefit from the opportunity to build a broad network through collaboration with diverse teams and partners.
- Enjoy working in a location known for its vibrant arts scene, green spaces, and excellent quality of life.
What you will do:
- Manage and develop a large team or smaller sub-teams of professional and para-professional staff. Focus on efficient service delivery aligning with service objectives and deliverables.
- Set clear objectives and targets for staff, ensuring alignment with overall service goals and statutory requirements.
- Provide leadership in recruitment, staff supervision, performance management, training, and development.
- Control and manage allocated budgets, ensuring operations are cost-effective and meet financial targets.
- Coordinate and integrate activities across teams, resolve operational and complex issues, and anticipate future challenges.
- Lead and scope impactful projects for the service area, delivering on-time and on-budget.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to operations, enhancing performance and efficiency.
- Contribute to service planning, focusing on workforce planning and future service development.
- Cultivate strong relationships and networks, facilitating effective collaboration and improving multi-agency service delivery.
Knowledge / Skills / Experience required:
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Strong understanding of service area practices, policies, and procedures.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practices.
- Expertise in the theory and principles of the discipline.
- Awareness of departmental and council objectives.
- Extensive experience in the service area with broader contextual knowledge.
- Proven leadership in staff management, coaching, and development.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and resources.
- Skilled in improving procedures and contributing to policy development.
- Ability to set objectives, analyze data, and drive improvements.
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Effective negotiation and influence to achieve outcomes.
Work in an environment where your decisions make tangible impacts without any undue physical or mental demands. Focus on planning and leadership, with a clear vision for the months and year ahead to shape the future of our services.
Bristol is an exceptional place to live and work, offering an inspiring mix of creativity and history. Known for its vibrant culture and thriving social scene, Bristol provides a unique blend of work and lifestyle opportunities that few other cities can offer. Come and be a part of our community where your career and quality of life can soar.
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