Becoming a social work team manager for the first time is an exciting challenge. It is a great opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge and to use existing skills and knowledge in new ways. We recognise that some of this learning needs some support. The Government is creating a development programme to support Team Managers in developing the knowledge and skills they needs as part of the practice supervisor national standards. We will watch this with interest as it develops but here at the Academy we already have a successful programme linked to those Standards, to support you in your new role.
Team Manager J 2018
“The mentoring and coaching service I received from the professional development service really helped me move from the role of advanced practitioner to Team Manager smoothly and equipped me with further knowledge and skills”
All Team Managers receive the Council and Service induction. In addition, new Team Managers receive our ‘team manager offer’ an extensive programme of development, training and courses to help you become an effective manager and develop your leadership skills. This includes allocation of a buddy-manager or mentor as experience requires.