Assistant Team Manager

My Social Work News; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agency as an Assistant Team Manager specializing in social work within the Children with Disabilities Team. This locum position offers a competitive hourly rate, hybrid working model, and an opportunity to make a positive difference in children's lives in Havering. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will focus on managing complex caseloads and conducting thorough assessments, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexibility in work environment

Career development opportunities

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, particularly in child welfare.
• Ability to manage complex cases effectively.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality assessments with a child-centred approach.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for effective interventions.
• Play a key role in child protection investigations.

Skills

Child-Centred Approach

Assessment Skills

Intervention Skills

Collaboration

Complex Caseload Management

Job description

Are you ready to take on a new and rewarding challenge? We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Team Manager in Social Work, specialising within the Children with Disabilities Team in Havering, UK. This locum role offers a competitive salary of £41.10 hourly. With ongoing interviews and managers who are ready to meet you, this full-time hybrid position is initially for three months, with the possibility of extension.

Perks and benefits:

• As a locum social worker, you’ll enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with the role, allowing you to work in different environments and gain a wealth of experience.
• You’ll have the chance to build your career by accessing unique opportunities and training that’s specially tailored for industry needs, all while keeping a healthy work-life balance.
• Plus, Havering offers subsidised parking for all council staff, ensuring your commute is as stress-free as possible.

What you will do:

• Conduct high-quality assessments using a child-centred approach, working within a community focus and multi-agency framework to bring about positive change.
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, including Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Short Breaks Assessors, Education Case Officers, Educational Psychologists, and Advisory Teachers.
• Manage complex caseloads, providing specialist knowledge for effective interventions, needs assessments, and care planning.
• Play a key role in contributing to Education, Health, and Care plans, delivering short breaks, and supporting the preparation for adulthood.
• Ensure social work contributions to child protection investigations and handle outcomes effectively in CIN, LAC, CP, Court, and Short Break contexts.
• Receive robust support and guidance from the Team Manager and Service Manager.

Havering is an inspiring place to be, offering you the opportunity to drive change and make a real difference in children’s lives. With our hybrid working model, you’ll spend time collaborating on-site at the beautiful town hall campus in Romford while maintaining flexibility for remote work. Romford’s central location boasts excellent transport links, whether you are travelling via car or public transport. In just 18 minutes, you can reach London Liverpool Street Station, and our offices are easily accessible via major roads like the M25, A12, A406, and A127.

Join us in Havering where you will find a supportive community, outstanding career development opportunities, and a rewarding work environment. Here, your skills and passion for social work can thrive while you enjoy all the benefits of living in one of London’s most vibrant boroughs. Make your next career adventure with us!

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