Social Work Team Lead - Older People Team in Croydon, Surrey

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Join an Exciting Role as a Social Work Team Lead in Older People Team in Croydon with a fantastic hourly salary of £36! This ongoing opportunity offers a dynamic working schedule of three days a week, totalling 21 hours. If you are experienced in social work team leadership and looking to make a significant impact in the lives of older people, this role is your next great adventure.

Perks and benefits:

- Hourly Salary: Enjoy a competitive rate of £36 per hour, providing you with financial stability and flexibility.
- Flexible Work Schedule: Work only three days a week, giving you the perfect balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of the opportunity for continuous professional development and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections with various agencies and organisations to broaden your professional network.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that come with locum work, allowing you to explore other interests or commitments.

What you will do:

- Provide supervision, guidance, and performance management for a team of social workers and support staff working with older adults.
- Oversee assessments, care planning, and interventions to ensure timely, person-centred, and strengths-based support for older people.
- Lead adult safeguarding processes, including risk assessments, protection planning, and multi-agency coordination.
- Ensure practice adheres to statutory requirements, such as the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, and council policies.
- Promote effective collaboration with health services, housing, voluntary organisations, and other agencies.
- Monitor team workloads and contribute to budget oversight, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, service development initiatives, and implementation of best practices.
- Support the management of complex or high-risk cases, including acting as decision-maker in key meetings or disputes.
- Represent the team in borough-wide planning and inter-agency meetings relevant to older people’s services.

Croydon is a vibrant place to work and live, offering a fantastic urban lifestyle with excellent transport links to central London and the surrounding areas. This is your chance to thrive in a diverse community with rich cultural offerings, abundant green spaces, and a lively social scene. Come be a part of an exciting and fulfilling community where your career in social work can truly flourish.

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