Social Work Team Manager - Children With Disabilities in Lambeth, London
UK working eligibility only.
JOB-20240819-db742659
Social Work Team Manager within Children With Disabilities in Lambeth, earning £45.20 per hour on a Full-time ongoing contract, is now available for motivated professionals looking to make a meaningful difference in children's lives. This role offers the chance to lead and support a dynamic team dedicated to providing excellent services within the community.
Perks and benefits:
Working as a locum gives you the flexibility to balance your work and personal life, offering you the freedom to tailor your schedule to what suits you best. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate that recognizes your expertise and experience. Additionally, gain access to unique professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects. You'll also benefit from active support within a vibrant community dedicated to improving children's lives.
What you will do:
- Manage the caseloads of six social workers and ensure high-quality recording by workers.
- Promote and quality assure the standard of recording via the supervision process.
- Meet the professional development needs of all staff through regular supervision and reviews, consistent with the Council’s policy, and ensure accurate recording and communication.
- Support mentoring and coaching initiatives to enhance the quality of practice.
- Attend various meetings to ensure that care planning and decisions are made in the child's best interests, including childcare reviews, child protection conferences, and legal planning meetings.
- Collaborate with staff to implement quality standards and procedures for continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Quality assure multiple reports, including CPR, Lac review reports, court reports, and more.
- Liaise with the Service Manager and Assistant Director on high profile or complex cases, unallocated work, and team performance issues.
- Attend Scrutiny Panel sessions to discuss team performance and strategize on service improvements.
- Lead, motivate, and nurture direct reports and multi-agency professionals, ensuring effective services that deliver positive outcomes.
Requirements of the Team Manager:
- Degree or equivalent in social work with current Social Work England registration.
- Recent managerial experience, such as working as a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager within Children’s Services.
- Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services as a Team Manager.
Join us in Lambeth where a diverse and vibrant community welcomes you. With excellent transport links to central London, Lambeth offers a vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and beautiful parks, making it not just a place to work but a wonderful place to live too. Jump into this great opportunity and be part of making a significant impact in children's lives.
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