Social Work Team Manager - Neighbourhood Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title:
Social Work Team Manager - Neighbourhood Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Ashton-under-Lyne, UK

Salary:
£46.00 Hourly

Type:
Ongoing Full Time/Part Time

This is an exciting opportunity for those ready to make a significant impact. We are on the hunt for an adept Social Work Team Manager to lead our Neighbourhood Social Work Team within Children's Social Care in Ashton-under-Lyne. Earning £46.00 per hour, the role offers flexibility with Full Time or Part Time hours. With ongoing opportunities, this position is ideal for someone ready to dive into an engaging and hugely rewarding role.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Full Time/Part Time roles are available, allowing you to balance life's demands with your career goals seamlessly.
• Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly rate ensuring your expertise and hard work are well compensated.
• Diverse Caseload: Opportunity to work with a diverse range of cases, broadening your professional experience and scope.
• Training & Development: Strong support system with comprehensive training and development opportunities to bolster your career progression.
• Locum Flexibility: Freedom to work as a locum provides the flexibility to enjoy a varied work environment and gain exposure to different cases and situations, keeping things interesting and dynamic.

As the Team Manager for a Neighbourhood Social Work team, your primary role will involve overseeing a dedicated team providing vital assessment, planning, and intervention services to children at various critical points, such as the Child Protection threshold, Public Law Outline, and Court proceedings. To succeed, you will draw upon your extensive experience in the statutory social care sector, especially your skills in managing social workers and newly qualified social workers (ASYEs). With your excellent leadership skills, you will ensure your team members are supported, elevating their performance and ensuring the best outcomes for Tameside children. You have the knack for fostering positive relationships with children, young people, families, colleagues, and external partner agencies, inspiring your team to strive for excellence across all tasks.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the Neighbourhood Social Work Team in delivering high-quality social care services.
• Provide supervision and case management for social workers, particularly those involved in the PLO and Court domains.
• Develop and implement strategies for assessment, planning, and intervention services.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with children, families, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Inspire and drive your team to achieve the best outcomes for children.
• Manage and oversee processes related to safeguarding, and child protection alongside strategic planning.

Living and working in Ashton-under-Lyne offers an array of lifestyle perks. Experience the charm of this historic market town with its community spirit and vibrant local culture. With convenient transport links to Manchester, you can enjoy both the tranquillity of a smaller town and the buzz of city life. Embrace the balance Ashton-under-Lyne offers between personal comfort and professional satisfaction. This could be the perfect locale for your next career move as a Social Work Team Manager.

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Apply now to join Social Work Team Manager - Neighbourhood Team in Ashton-under-Lyne, UK and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.