Social Work Team Manager - Integrated Front Door Team in Bedford, Bedfordshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work - Team Manager, Integrated Front Door Team
Location: Bedford, UK
Salary: £44.50 Hourly

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Social Work professional to take on a pivotal role as a Team Manager within the Integrated Front Door Team in Bedford. As a leader in this innovative team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable children within Bedford Borough, ensuring a prompt and efficient response to all contacts and referrals. Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time position, this role offers a competitive hourly salary and the chance to make a true impact.

Perks and benefits:

- Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing a schedule that suits your lifestyle, be it full-time or part-time, so you can have the perfect work-life balance.
- Hourly Salary: Earn £44.50 per hour, providing you the rewarding potential of locum work.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development are right at your fingertips, helping you climb the social work career ladder.
- Networking Opportunities: Work closely with a variety of internal and external partners, expanding your professional network.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working conditions that allow you to enjoy your personal time and recharge.

What you will do:

- Establish, develop, and embed the Integrated Front Door as the single point of contact for safeguarding queries related to vulnerable children.
- Ensure prompt and efficient responses to all contacts and referrals, ensuring the service users' needs are swiftly identified.
- Make informed and timely operational decisions about contacts and referrals, ensuring information governance procedures are robustly adhered to.
- Allocate work effectively within the team and ensure that protocols for responding to inquiries are followed diligently.
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to research inquiries promptly, assess risks, and make informed decisions on next steps.
- Cultivate a consensus-driven approach to case decision-making, with ultimate authority on individual case decisions.
- Drive positive outcomes for children, young people, and families through decisive and compassionate leadership.

Located in the heart of Bedford, you'll be working in a vibrant and historic town teeming with a rich culture and a welcoming community atmosphere. With excellent transport links and beautiful green spaces, Bedford offers the perfect backdrop for your next career adventure. Dive into this rewarding opportunity and contribute to meaningful change while enjoying all that this charming location has to offer.

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