JOB-20240819-db742659

Team Manager – Looked After Children Team, Wolverhampton

Location: Wolverhampton, UK
Specialism: Looked After Children
Rate: £41.42 per hour
Contract Type: Locum / Ongoing (Part-Time or Full-Time)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to lead our Looked After Children Team in Wolverhampton. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £41.42 and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to choose part-time or full-time hours.

You will oversee a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social care, safeguarding, and support for children and young people in care. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping strategy, maintaining statutory compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a team of social workers, providing effective supervision, guidance, and professional development.

• Oversee case management for looked after children, ensuring assessments, care planning, and reviews meet statutory requirements.

• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are rigorously applied to prioritise child welfare.

• Monitor team performance against key indicators, proactively addressing areas of concern.

• Develop positive relationships with children, families, foster carers, and partner agencies.

• Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Represent the team in multi-agency meetings, panels, and court proceedings as required.

• Maintain accurate and timely records using the council’s electronic systems.

• Promote a culture of reflective practice, learning, and accountability within the team.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Working: Part-Time or Full-Time options to suit your lifestyle.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: £41.42 per hour reflecting your expertise and leadership.

• Professional Growth: Engage in regular training and development opportunities.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative, team-oriented culture that values your contributions.

• Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in improving the lives of children and young people in care.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with Social Work England.

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, particularly with looked after children.

• Proven leadership, supervision, and operational management experience.

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to manage complex cases and guide staff through challenging scenarios.

Desirable:

• Experience managing a team within a local authority children’s social care setting.

• Knowledge of multi-agency safeguarding arrangements and fostering/residential care systems.

• Experience presenting cases in court and engaging with statutory reviews and panels.

Why Wolverhampton?

Wolverhampton is a vibrant and welcoming city with excellent transport links, a community-centered environment, and plenty of green spaces. It provides an exciting backdrop for professional growth and personal life, blending culture, convenience, and opportunity.

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