Children's Social Work Team Manager

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Children's Social Work Team Manager
Specialism: Children's Social Care
Location: Medway, Kent
Salary: £47.00 Hourly
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract: Temporary, Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care, steering towards meaningful change and positive outcomes for children? This exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Children's Social Work Team Manager in Medway, Kent. With a competitive hourly rate of £47.00, this ongoing locum role offers flexibility with both full time and part time options to suit your lifestyle.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the freedom to choose between full or part-time hours, giving you control over your work-life balance.
• Competitive Pay: As a locum, earn an hourly rate that recognises your expertise and dedication.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous professional development and training resources to advance your career.
• Work-Life Flexibility: Embrace a flexible schedule that accommodates personal commitments.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage a team of Social Workers, offering effective supervision and case oversight, alongside providing coaching and professional challenge to maintain high standards of practice.
• Oversee the management of complex cases involving Children in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings, and children who are looked after, ensuring proactive measures are taken to safeguard their well-being.
• Quality assure assessments, SMART plans, statutory visits, case recordings, and decision-making, ensuring work is targeted, evidence-based, and impactful for children and families.
• Ensure timely statutory interventions where necessary, including child protection planning, Public Law Outline processes, court proceedings, and care arrangements.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Possess a recognised Social Work qualification, such as a Degree in Social Work, PGDip/PGCert Social Work, CQSW, or DipSW.
• Demonstrable post-qualifying professional development in children's social care and management is essential.

Registration & Compliance:

• Current registration with Social Work England is required.

Experience:

• Bring significant frontline children's social work experience within a statutory local authority setting.
• Proven ability t