Job Title:
Team Manager – Assessment Team
Specialism:
Children's Social Care
Location:
Romford, UK
Type:
Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time
Join us for an exhilarating role as a Team Manager in our dynamic Assessment Team within Children's Social Care in Romford. With an enticing hourly rate of £37.52, this ongoing opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a real impact. Flexible working options, including full time or part time, ensure you can balance your professional and personal life.
Perks and benefits:
- Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working just 2-3 days in the office each week, giving you plenty of time to focus on what matters most to you.
- Locum Flexibility: Dive into the world of locum work and experience unparalleled variety and freedom in your career choices, with the chance to sharpen your skills across different environments.
- Competitive Pay: Benefit from competitive pay that recognises and rewards your expertise in children's social care.
- Professional Development: Immerse yourself in a supportive work environment that encourages continuing professional development, keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.
What you will do:
- Manage a caseload of looked after children and young people, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidance.
- Undertake essential statutory visits, assessments, and reviews to safeguard children and address their welfare needs.
- Develop and implement care plans aimed at promoting stability, permanence, education, health, and emotional wellbeing.
- Collaborate closely with a wide range of professionals including foster carers, residential providers, schools, and health professionals to support and achieve positive outcomes for children.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operation of the Assessment Team, ensuring effective allocation and oversight of referrals and assessments.
- Provide reflective supervision, professional support and performance management to social workers, senior practitioners and newly qualified social workers.
- Oversee Child and Family Assessments, Section 17 Child in Need work and Section 47 Child Protection enquiries, ensuring robust decision-making and risk management.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, local safeguarding procedures and service performance standards.
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work or recognised equivalent qualification.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Management qualification or leadership training is desirable.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in children's safeguarding and social work leadership.
Registration & Compliance
- Registered with Social Work England.
Living and working in Romford offers a vibrant and exciting atmosphere, from its bustling market to its lively arts and culture scene. With excellent transport links to central London and a sense of community, it's a fantastic location for both living and working to make a difference in children's lives.
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Team Manager – Assessment Team in Romford 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.
