At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of social workers to support vulnerable children and young people.
- Company: Sanctuary Personnel, a diverse and innovative recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £62,405, professional development, and supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a company committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Professional Social Work qualification and substantial experience in children and families social work.
The predicted salary is between 62405 - 62405 £ per year.
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Assessment & Intervention Team to work full time based in Slough, on a fixed term contract of 12 months. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £62,405 per annum.
Main duties:
- Lead a team of Senior Social Workers and Social Workers in the delivery of statutory and legislative duties, fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment, whilst promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Slough and effectively managing risk.
- Oversee the distribution of caseloads to ensure that the child or young person's needs are met appropriately.
- Carry out regular quality assurance activities including observations, case reviews, team and peer moderated audits that collaboratively involve social work staff to support their professional development, improve the consistency of practice and seek the views of families.
- Attend Head of Service Performance clinics with a clear narrative for performance in their team and actions to be undertaken to address areas for development.
- Create, implement and monitor a team plan which links to service and strategic objectives with the overall aim to improve performance.
- Lead team meetings to a high standard, ensuring that service and corporate messages are cascaded to the team in a timely way and supporting effective two-way communications back up to managers from the team.
- Maintain own professional development through training and other suitable mechanisms and keep up to date with changes in national, regional and local policy initiatives that will impact on the delivery of services and respond accordingly.
- Manage complaints relating to your team effectively and to a high standard in line with Slough Children First's complaints procedure ensuring they are dealt with promptly and feedback/learning from complaints is delivered back to the team.
- Ensure all interventions are conducted within an anti-discriminatory framework, taking into account issues such as race, gender, sexuality, disability etc., and deliver appropriate services to the diverse communities of Slough.
- Deputise for the Head of Service, undertake projects and other additional duties, as required.
- Undertake work outside office hours as necessary.
Requirements of this Team Manager role:
- A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
- Understanding of relevant legislation.
- Registered or eligible for registration.
- Relevant management qualification and experience.
- Must have substantial post-qualification experience in children and families social work, with a collaborative and supportive approach.
This Team Manager job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Social Work Team Manager - Assessment & Intervention Team in Westminster employer: Sanctuary
Sanctuary Personnel is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Slough. With a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from regular training and quality assurance activities, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the diverse needs of the community. The agency's dedication to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion fosters an environment where all team members can thrive and contribute meaningfully to their roles.
