Team Manager (Social Worker) - Cared For Children Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Team Manager Social Worker - Cared For Children Team
Specialism: Cared For Children
Location: Devon
Salary: £45.00 Hourly
Type: Full Time, Ongoing

Team Manager Social Worker - Cared For Children Team within Cared For Children in Devon, earning £45.00 Hourly, Full Time, Ongoing. This is an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager in our Cared For Children Team, based in beautiful Devon. This role promises a rewarding experience where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of children. Embrace a long-term placement that not only supports career development but also allows you to enjoy the idyllic surroundings of Devon.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and freedom of locum work, allowing you to gain diverse experiences and enhance your professional network without the long-term commitment.
• Competitive Rates: Earn an attractive hourly rate that reflects your skills and dedication.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the flexibility of remote working to better align with personal commitments, alongside the camaraderie of being office-based during duty weeks.
• Career Development: Take advantage of clear progression opportunities, with pathways available for career development and permanent roles, allowing you to expand your knowledge and nurture your career.
• Location Benefits: Relish the chance to work in an area renowned for its stunning landscapes, with accessible places to rent if needed. Embrace the natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle Devon has to offer.

What you will do:

• Manage and oversee a team comprising of an Advanced Social Worker and four to five Social Workers, ensuring a high standard of practice in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Handle a diverse caseload of typically 20-24, involving a mix of complex Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) cases, and comprehensive assessments.
• Engage actively in the duty rota, with teams covering duty one full week every three weeks, ensuring high-level support and planning during these periods.
• Facilitate remote working while ensuring availability for crises and Section 47 enquiries.
• Provide regular supervision, enhancing team performance and individual capabilities.
• Support continuous quality assurance initiatives, maintaining the good standards highlighted by the latest Ofsted inspection.
• Participate in training and development activities to maintain high professional standards and prepare for future career progression.
• Travel across Torbay and occasionally out of county to visit children placed outside the area, ensuring comprehensive oversight of all casework.