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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager - Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Bromley, UK
Salary: £37.55 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker Team Manager within the Safeguarding Team in Bromley, earning £37.55 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to lead a dedicated safeguarding team while making a significant impact on the lives of children and young people. This role is ideal for an experienced social work leader committed to driving high-quality practice and achieving positive outcomes for families.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £37.55 per hour, providing flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Professional Development: Access continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your leadership skills and professional practice.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced colleagues and partner agencies in a supportive setting.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from resources and initiatives designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

What you will do

• Team Leadership: Lead, supervise, and support a team of social workers, ensuring high standards of practice and performance.
• Staff Development: Oversee recruitment, induction, mentoring, and ongoing professional development of team members.
• Safeguarding Oversight: Manage safeguarding concerns, child protection cases, Public Law Outline processes, and care proceedings.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct audits, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across the service.
• Child-Focused Practice: Champion children's voices and promote strengths-based, relationship-focused approaches.
• Multi-Agency Working: Build and maintain effective partnerships with key agencies to support safeguarding outcomes.
• Case Management: Oversee complex case investigations and supervise court-related work.
• Resource Management: Manage team resources and budgets effectively to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Management Experience: Previous leadership or management experience within children's social work services.
• Safeguarding Expertise: Ext