Social Work Team Manager - Adolescent Support Team in Croydon, Surrey

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Adolescent Support
Location: Croydon, UK
Hourly Rate: £45.20
Type: Ongoing, Full-time

Join the Adolescent Support team in Croydon as a Social Work Team Manager, earning an attractive £45.20 hourly on an ongoing basis. This full-time role promises an exciting opportunity to lead a team of dedicated social workers, making a significant impact on young lives. Located within the vibrant community of Croydon, this role is more than just a job – it's a chance to be part of something bigger.

Perks and benefits:
Embrace the flexibility and variety of locum work, where you can gain diverse experience and expand your professional network. Working as a locum can provide you with the perfect work-life balance, offering you control over your schedule and assignments. Additionally, enjoy the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment like Croydon, known for its welcoming neighbourhoods and lively cultural scene.

What you will do:

• Lead and inspire a team of social workers, ensuring continuous learning and reflective practice

• Provide professional advice to staff, colleagues, and partners

• Ensure timely and effective assessment and care planning for children in need

• Allocate cases by matching the complexity with the skills and experience of social workers

• Prioritise and deploy staff resources efficiently, adhering to Croydon's early help and intervention models

• Maintain compliance with statutory requirements and practice standards for child protection

• Contribute to developing a quality assurance framework, driving continuous improvement in practice

At Croydon Council, you will oversee critical social work services to improve the safety and well-being of children and families. With a commitment to excellence, you will lead your team to achieve positive outcomes, utilising your leadership skills to foster a motivated and high-achieving workforce.

As the ideal candidate, you should possess a recognised social work qualification, strong leadership skills, and experience in managing childcare social workers. You should be registered as a social worker with the HCPC and be willing to work occasional hours beyond the standard workweek to meet the needs of the service.

Why Croydon?
Croydon offers an exciting lifestyle with excellent transport links, diverse communities, and a thriving cultural scene. Working here means being part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Come join us in Croydon and make a difference in a place where your efforts will truly be valued!

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