At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of social workers in child protection assessments and ensure high standards of practice.
- Company: Join St. Helens MBC, a supportive organisation dedicated to child welfare.
- Benefits: Receive personal support, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic management team with regular supervision and support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing child protection cases and multi-agency collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client St. Helens MBC is looking for a Team Manager to join their Child Protection team. The role of the Duty Team Manager is to manage a Duty team of 6 social workers and one social work assistant, with the support of one assistant team manager.
The Duty Service responds to all referrals from the front door and completes all children and family assessments. It will be the role of the Duty Manager to ensure the timely allocation and oversight of all allocations of assessments in the team and the subsequent plans that follow. The Duty Service doesn’t hold cases on a long-term basis and has transfer points at the point of ICPC, PLO or the issuing of care proceedings. The team will hold some child in need work that is not complex, where the CIN plan can be managed on a short-term basis. More complex child in need will also transfer.
The right candidate will have experience in oversight and managing section 47 investigations, multi-agency working, experience of providing support and supervision, managing performance, and management of risk and care planning. The right candidate will need to ensure high standards of practice and the welfare and wellbeing of staff in the team.
You will be part of a wider management team with 3 other experienced duty team managers and will receive regular supervision and support from the Head of Service.
Duty Team Manager - Child protection employer: Remedy Social Work
St. Helens MBC is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff while delivering vital services to the community. As a Duty Team Manager in the Child Protection team, you will benefit from regular supervision and collaboration with experienced colleagues, ensuring your professional growth and development in a meaningful role that directly impacts children's lives. With a focus on high standards of practice and a commitment to employee welfare, St. Helens MBC stands out as a rewarding place to work for those dedicated to making a difference.
