JOB-20240819-db742659

Team Manager - Kinship Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Children's
Location: Ealing, London, UK
Salary: £45.20 Hourly
Contract Type: Ongoing | Locum | Part-Time or Full-Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to lead the Kinship Team in Ealing. This senior leadership role is ideal for a confident and motivated manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality services for children and families within kinship care arrangements.

Based at 14-16 Uxbridge Road, London W5 2HL, this role offers flexible working hours with part-time or full-time options and adaptable start and finish times, making it perfect for those seeking both leadership responsibility and work-life balance.

Perks and Benefits

• Part-Time / Full-Time: Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Flexible Start & Finish Times: Options such as 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm to fit around your routine.

• Hourly Pay: Competitive rate of £45.20 per hour, giving you excellent earning potential.

• Professional Development: Ongoing training and support to keep your leadership and management skills sharp.

• Locum Flexibility: Gain exposure to different environments while maintaining control over your career journey.

• Supportive Working Environment: Join a collaborative and forward-thinking service focused on high-quality outcomes for children and families.

What You Will Do

• Lead, manage, and develop the Kinship Team, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management.

• Allocate workloads effectively, ensuring all casework meets the assessed needs of children and their families.

• Chair reviews and meetings, providing expert guidance and responding appropriately to complaints and escalations.

• Manage and monitor team budgets, ensuring resources are used efficiently and in line with council guidelines.

• Build and maintain strong internal and external professional relationships to promote partnership working and a positive team culture.

• Provide high-quality supervision and appraisals, ensuring consistently high standards of social work practice.