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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Worcestershire to assist with the appointment of a Team Manager on a 5-month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 25.02 - 40.42 per hour
Summary:
Worcestershire Children First is seeking a passionate and experienced Team Manager to lead a Locality Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an established Team Manager or an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step. You will lead supervise and inspire a small team of up to six social workers including newly qualified (ASYEs) delivering high-quality child protection and safeguarding services that ensure better outcomes for children and families.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of up to six social workers to deliver effective safeguarding and child protection services.
- Oversee complex Child in Need (CiN) plans Child Protection (CP) cases and both private and public law proceedings.
- Chair Strategy Meetings and Public Law Outline (PLO) meetings.
- Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and practice standards.
- Support the professional development and performance of your team including regular supervision case discussions and staff appraisals.
Requirments:
- Social Work qualification (BA MA DipSW or equivalent)
- Registration with Social Work England
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Substantial post-qualification experience in childrens social work
- Proven experience of working within child protection and court processes
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- Experience of mentoring coaching or supervising other staff members
- Experience of leading or chairing complex meetings and multi-agency forums
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
