Children's Assessment Duty Team Manager (Hybrid)

Surrey County Council; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Duty Team Manager for their Children's Assessment Team in Weybridge. This role involves managing incoming contacts, delegating tasks to social workers, and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. Candidates must possess a qualified Social Work degree, hold SWE registration, and have substantial experience. Offers include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of benefits including annual leave, professional development, and additional support services.

Benefits

Pay for Social Worker England Registration fee

28 days annual leave, increasing with service

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration required.
• Experience in managing a team and supervising staff is essential.
• Completion of ASYE within two years of qualifying is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage contacts coming into the North East Assessment Team.
• Delegate tasks to duty social workers.
• Lead the identification of children at risk of immediate harm.

Skills

Qualified Social Work degree

Car driver with a valid UK license

Ability to work under pressure

Evidence of supervising other qualified staff

Substantial post-qualified experience

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

A local government authority is seeking a Duty Team Manager for their Children's Assessment Team in Weybridge. This role involves managing incoming contacts, delegating tasks to social workers, and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. Candidates must possess a qualified Social Work degree, hold SWE registration, and have substantial experience. Offers include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of benefits including annual leave, professional development, and additional support services.