We are looking for an expereinced Team Manager who has worked within Children Services in a statutory setting to carry out the following duties:
- To oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of their cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for children and families and ensuring that the welfare of children and young people is prioritised.
- To provide effective leadership, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring the team towards achieving their goals.
- Responsible for workload allocations, management, as well as regularly reviewing team members’ cases.
- Attend professional partnership meetings, management meetings and Child Protection Conferences as required.
- Accountable for decision making at referral, planning and closure meetings, providing good quality management oversight.
- Build strong working relationships with other statutory and voluntary organisations to develop and sustain services that best meet the needs of children and families.
- Responsible for investigating and responding to complaints in accordance with the complaints procedure.
- To be responsible for determining priorities, assessing need and risk, and the efficient delivery of quality and cost-effective services.
- To provide a high-quality practice framework, underpinned by theory and best evidence, within which Social Workers can work effectively.
- To contribute directly to departmental strategic planning and operational budget/financial management.
- Accountable for ensuring the highest professional standards and professional conduct, ensuring multi-functional teams work to innovative models and best practice.
The current working from home policy is 2 days in the office is a minimum requirement. For more information, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums.
Team Manager in London employer: Social Care Locums Careers
As a SEND Casework Officer, you will join a dedicated team committed to supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Our organisation fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and training. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the lives of families and young people, making this an incredibly rewarding place to work.
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Social Care Locums Careers Recruitment Team
