Social Work Team Manager - Youth Offending in Lambeth, London

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Team Manager Social Worker - Youth Offending Service in Lambeth UK, earning £45.20 per hour. This full-time locum opportunity is ongoing, offering a unique chance to lead and shape the Youth Offending Service YOS in a dynamic setting. Situated at 6 Brixton Hill, London, you will work 35 hours per week, adopting a flexible working pattern with two days in the office and three days remote, adjusted to service needs and duty cover.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexibility and work-life balance: Enjoy the benefit of working remotely for part of the week, enabling a healthy balance between professional and personal life.
• Career advancement: Gain valuable leadership experience managing a team in a sought-after career path within social work and youth offending.
• Competitive pay and variety: With a locum position, benefit from higher pay rates and the opportunity to explore different settings and roles without a long-term commitment.
• Enhance your network: Collaborate and build working relationships with a wide range of professionals across multi-agency partnerships, enriching your professional network.

As the Team Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing and maintaining high standards of practice within the Youth Offending Service. Here is what you will do:

What you will do:

• Deliver leadership in both practice and operations, ensuring alignment with service-wide objectives and fostering continuous improvement.
• Oversee the allocation of work, ensure timely completion of assessments and reports, and uphold quality assurance and professional supervision of staff.
• Engage actively in partnership working, forging strong relationships with peers, leaders, and external agencies to support young people and families effectively.
• Provide expert guidance on youth justice and social care, keeping abreast of policy and legislative changes to ensure staff are well-informed.
• Represent the team at various internal and external meetings, chairing sessions and advocating for service excellence.
• Design and deliver training to staff and stakeholders, aiding professional development and promoting the Youth Offending Service.
• Handle financial responsibilities within an agreed budget, ensuring transactions are processed promptly.

Requirements:

To excel in this role, a degree in Social Work or Community Justice is required, alongside substantial experience in youth justice settings. A sound understanding of legislation and practice, along with a proven ability to manage and inspire a team, is essential.

Located in Lambeth, a vibrant and culturally rich area of London, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Lambeth is a fantastic place to live and work, with excellent transport links, a diverse community, and a wealth of amenities and leisure activities to enjoy. Join us in creating positive change in the heart of London!

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