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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Redbridge to assist with the appointment of a Team Manager on a 6month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 34.13 44.49 per Hour
Summary:
The Children with Disabilities Team is responsible for managing cases of children on Child Protection and Child in Need plans as well as children in the care of the local authority. These children are among the most vulnerable in the authority and require expert intervention and oversight.
We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to provide leadership and support to a team of dedicated social workers ensuring that children receive the highest level of care and protection. The role involves overseeing complex cases chairing strategy meetings supervising staff and managing key operational aspects of the team.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team of 7 social workers ensuring highquality case management.
- Provide supervision and guidance to all team members ensuring professional development and adherence to policies.
- Oversee complex cases including care proceedings and safeguarding concerns.
- Conduct strategy meetings with the police and multiagency professionals.
- Manage complaints capabilities and sickness procedures within the team.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
- Social Work England (SWE) Registration.
- Management qualification (desirable but not essential).
Experience:
- Proven experience in childrens social care particularly with Children with Disabilities.
- Strong background in managing social work teams within a local authority setting.
- Experience in supervising social workers and overseeing casework.
- Knowledge and experience of court proceedings child protection and care planning.
Essentials:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent decisionmaking and problemsolving abilities.
- Ability to handle complex safeguarding cases with confidence.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires an enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Employment Type
Full Time
