Team Manager Children's Disabilities Team

2\-3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Team Manager – Children’s Disabilities Team will lead and manage a social work team providing services to disabled children, young people, and their families.

• The role ensures high\-quality, integrated social care within the Dudley Children’s Services, promoting safeguarding, welfare, and independence.

• The postholder will work collaboratively with internal and external partners, contribute to strategic developments, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead and manage the Disabled Children’s social work team, including Social Workers, ASYE’s, Trainee Social Workers, Family Support Workers, and Short Break Coordinators.

• Ensure delivery of high\-quality services that safeguard and promote the welfare of children with disabilities.

• Align social care assessments with SEND processes and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Promote co\-production, involving children, young people, and families in service planning and review.

• Manage budgets, resources, and short break allocations effectively.

• Chair and participate in working groups, task groups, Child Protection Conferences, and service planning meetings.

• Recruit, supervise, and develop staff, ensuring compliance with policies, training, and performance standards.

• Monitor service quality, undertake case audits, and drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with legislation, safeguarding, health & safety, and council policies.

• Promote a culture of partnership working, restorative practice, and community inclusion.

Skills/Experience:

• Significant experience in managing social care services for disabled children and young people.

• Proven team management, supervision, and staff development experience.

• Experience in service planning, monitoring, and organisational change.

• Ability to lead integrated multi\-agency working and contribute to strategic developments.

• Experience of leading child protection enquiries and managing risk.

• Strong knowledge of SEND, EHC plans, and preparation for adulthood pathways.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision\-making skills.

• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, anti\-oppressive practice, and safeguarding.

• Registered (or eligible) social worker with management/supervisory training.

• IT literate and able to use management information systems effectively.

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 08/02/2026.

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

• Registered (or eligible) social worker with management/supervisory training.

• Location: Dudley, West Midlands.

• Enhanced DBS required.

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