Assistant Team Manager - Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is looking for a full-time Assistant Team Manager to oversee a team of Social Workers. Responsibilities include providing high-quality supervision, ensuring compliance with legislation, and maintaining team performance. Candidates must possess a professional Social Work qualification. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £54,130 per annum based in Medway, UK.

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification or equivalent is required.
• Understanding of relevant legislation is essential.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Line management responsibility for Social Workers.
• Chair strategy and review meetings.
• Keep up to date with organizational policies and government guidance.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when necessary.

Skills

Line management

Supervision

Case management

GDPR compliance

Education

Professional Social Work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel has a new permanent position for an Assistant Team Manager within the Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team, based in Medway. The role is full-time. The salary is up to £54,130 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Line management responsibility for 3-4 Social Workers and to deliver high-quality supervision regularly to review case work, reflect on practice, and support ongoing learning and development of the team, including case management oversight, timely decision making, and the implementation and review of children\'s plans.
• Complete and review performance development plans for supervisees to enhance individuals\' personal and professional development needs and contribute to staff retention.
• Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council recording systems to promote effective case management.
• Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff within the team and across Children\'s Social Care to ensure staffing levels are maintained.
• Keep up to date with the Council\'s organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends to maintain high professional standards.
• Deputise for the Team Manager where necessary and act as the first point of contact for supervisees; attend meetings on the manager\'s behalf when they are on leave.
• At the Head of Service\'s discretion, undertake other activities consistent with the nature of the job described above.

Qualifications

• A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation; registered or eligible for registration.
• Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.

Additional Information

Contact: This Assistant Team Manager role is advertised by Charlie Reeve. If you are interested, please click to apply. Due to high application volume, we respond only to candidates who meet client requirements. Sanctuary Personnel promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment and in the workplace. You are consenting to receive job alert emails; you may unsubscribe at any time. Privacy policy available.