46 Social Work Team Manager Jobs in United Kingdom

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Children and Young People in Care Team
Specialism: Children and Young People in Care Team
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Salary: £41.42 per hour
Type: Locum, Full Time, 3 Months

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working: Enjoy the freedom and variety of locum work, allowing you to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive pay: Earn £41.42 per hour, rewarding your leadership skills and expertise.
• Meaningful impact: Play a key role in improving outcomes for children and young people in care.
• Professional development: Enhance your leadership and management skills through valuable experience in a dynamic service.
• Supportive environment: Work within a collaborative team where your expertise and contributions are valued.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the Children and Young People in Care Team, providing effective leadership, supervision, and strategic direction.
• Ensure high standards of social work practice, safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
• Oversee complex case management, ensuring statutory responsibilities and service standards are met.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver effective care planning and interventions.
• Monitor team performance and service delivery, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage team resources and budgets effectively to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Support, mentor, and develop social workers, promoting a positive, high-performing team culture.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience within children's social care, including management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance.
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and performance management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and partnership-working abilities.

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