Assistant Team Manager – 16+ Team

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Ongoing Development

Competitive Pay

Broaden Your Horizon

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for the 16+ Team in Swindon. The role involves supervising Social Workers and Personal Advisers, overseeing assessments and care plans for looked after children aged 16+ and care leavers up to 25, and ensuring safeguarding and corporate parenting duties are fulfilled.

The role offers locum, ongoing opportunities with flexible full-time or part-time hours in Swindon.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• A management or leadership qualification is a plus.
• Proven track record with significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care and adolescent services.
• Experience solving complex cases and guiding practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to Social Workers and Personal Advisers within the 16+ Team.
• Oversee assessments, pathway plans, reviews, and interventions for looked after children aged 16+ and care leavers up to age 25.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities relating to safeguarding, corporate parenting, and care leaver services are met.
• Monitor caseloads, performance indicators, service quality, and compliance with local authority procedures.

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Management qualification

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant Team Manager - 16+ Team

Specialism:

Children's Social Care

Location:

Swindon, UK

Salary:

£47.00 per hour

Type:

Locum, Ongoing Opportunity, Full-time or Part-time

Assistant Team Manager - 16+ Team within Children's Social Care in Swindon UK. Earn £47.00 hourly on a locum basis. Join us full-time or part-time with this ongoing opportunity to make a real difference.

Embark on this thrilling journey where your role as an Assistant Team Manager is instrumental in supporting the positive futures of teens and young adults. Swindon's renowned 16+ Team is your destination for inspiring change, leading innovation, and driving excellence in children's social care.

Perks and benefits

• Flexibility: Whether you seek a full-time challenge or prefer the balance of part-time work, we offer flexible hours that adapt to your life. Say goodbye to the conventional 9-to-5 grind.
• Ongoing Development: Keep your skills sharp and your career moving with continual learning opportunities. We are committed to your growth and professional advancement.
• Competitive Pay: At £47.00 per hour, unlock the potential for a rewarding career that pays well and challenges you.
• Broaden Your Horizon: Network with experienced professionals, gain exposure to diverse cases, and enjoy a role offering rich experiences and expanded expertise.

What you will do

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and support to Social Workers and Personal Advisers within the 16+ Team.
• Oversee assessments, pathway plans, reviews, and interventions for looked after children aged 16+ and care leavers up to age 25.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities relating to safeguarding, corporate parenting, and care leaver services are met.
• Monitor caseloads, performance indicators, service quality, and compliance with local authority procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• A management or leadership qualification is a plus.

Experience

• Proven track record with significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care and adolescent services.
• Experience solving complex cases and guiding practitioners.

Swindon isn't just a great place to work; it's a fantastic place to live! Strategically positioned with easy access to breathtaking countryside and vibrant city life, Swindon offers the best of both worlds, providing an enviable lifestyle for you and your family. Begin your next career chapter with us, where your impact matters.