JOB-20240819-db742659

Deputy Manager - Children with Disabilities Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Children's Services
Location: Enfield, UK
Salary: £40.50 Hourly
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time (Flexible hours)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager within the Children with Disabilities Team in Enfield. With a competitive pay rate of £40.50 per hour, this ongoing position allows you to take on a leadership role, guiding and supporting children with disabilities and their families. Enjoy the flexibility of part-time or full-time hours with tailored working patterns, such as a four-day week or flexible start and finish times. Based in Silver Street, Enfield (N9 0HF), you'll be a vital part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours: Tailor your work schedule to suit your lifestyle, with flexible hours between 8am and 6pm.

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose the working arrangement that best suits your life, offering an ideal work-life balance.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Attractive pay of £40.50 per hour, enabling you to maximise your earnings.

• Meaningful Work: Experience immense personal satisfaction by making a direct impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families.

• Collaborative Environment: Work within a dynamic, collaborative team of professionals committed to providing excellent services.

What You Will Do

Leadership & Service Management

• Assist the Team Manager in overseeing the statutory social work service for children with disabilities and their families.

• Manage the specialist social work duty service, ensuring referrals meet eligibility criteria and families are directed to appropriate services.

• Efficiently allocate casework and statutory assessments, ensuring compliance with nationally agreed timescales.

• Maintain high service standards, promoting equal access to community life and safeguarding the well-being of disabled children.

Collaboration & Strategic Development

• Collaborate with managers from children's and adult services, working towards int