Specialism: Children's Social Care
Location: Bury, Lancashire
Salary: £46.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time
We have an exciting ongoing opportunity for a Team Manager - Looked After Children Team within Children's Social Care based in Bury, Lancashire. This role offers a competitive salary of £46.00 per hour. The position is flexible, allowing for both full-time and part-time work arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
Perks and benefits:
- Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility of crafting your work schedule to suit your personal commitments.
- Competitive Salary: Earn a fantastic hourly rate, enhancing your financial growth.
- Professional Development: Access training and development opportunities to further enhance your career.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with dedicated professionals and gain invaluable experience in a supportive setting.
- Travel Reimbursement: Get compensated for work-related travel within the designated region, saving on commuting costs.
What you will do:
- Manage and supervise a dynamic team of Social Workers and support staff who are responsible for carrying caseloads of looked after children and care leavers.
- Provide reflective supervision, case direction, and professional support to ensure high-quality social work practice is maintained.
- Oversee statutory assessments, care planning, pathway planning, permanence planning, and review processes to ensure that all procedures are followed meticulously.
- Ensure compliance with statutory timescales, legislation, local procedures, and Ofsted requirements, keeping track of all relevant updates.
- Monitor and manage risks, safeguarding concerns, and complex child protection issues that affect children in care, ensuring their best interest is always at the forefront.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
- A degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, or an equivalent recognised Social Work qualification is required.
- Evidence of leadership and management development is essential.
Registration and Compliance:
- Current registration with Social Work England is essential.
Experience:
- Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care is crucial.
- Extensive experience working with Looked After Children and permanence services.
- Previous experience managing or supervising social work teams within a local authority setting is advantageous.
Bury, Lancashire, is not just a place to work but a community to grow and thrive. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and serene countryside, it offers a perfect blend of work-life balance. Enjoy the perks of city life while being a stone's throw from the tranquility of nature. Join us, and be part of a community that's as passionate about your career as you are.
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Team Manager – Looked After Children Team in Bury employer: Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With flexible hybrid working arrangements in vibrant Haringey, employees benefit from a collaborative environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth within the social care sector, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults.
