Fixed term contract, 12 months Full Time, 37 hours per week £54,001 to £66,899 per annum Location: Chelmsford Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It''s an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted. We are also delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years! Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. The Team Manager leads team, developing and promoting capabilities and holding them accountable for performance and delivering improvements. Working with the Service Manager, contributing to the development of strategy and ensuring a service which adapts responsively to change. With proven ability to focus on results, develop innovative solutions and build strong working relationships, this leader will possess a deep understanding of working in a challenging social and financial environment. Children in Care (CIC) Our Chi