Deputy Team Manager

Connect2Socialwork; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services agency in Luton seeks a Deputy Team Manager to lead a professional team in supporting children and young people. This role involves managing social workers and practitioners, ensuring the best outcomes for clients while adhering to statutory requirements. Candidates must have SWE Registration, post-qualified experience, and a degree in Social Work. The position offers numerous benefits including a prompt payroll system and a referral bonus program.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Dedicated consultant

Prompt payroll system

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a SWE Registration.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Driving license and access to a car are required.
• Post-qualified social work experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of ASYE's, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners.
• Support children and young people to remain safely at home or in the community.
• Ensure children's safeguarding through statutory processes.

Skills

SWE Registration

Eligible to work in the UK

Post-qualified experience

Driving license and access to a car

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

Deputy Team Manager required in Luton Borough Council's children and families team!

About the Role

To lead and manage an experienced team of ASYE's, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners, aimed at supporting the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Enable children and young people to remain safely within their home and /or community environment, wherever possible, including appropriate provisions identified by the Local Authority, and ensure they achieve good outcomes through effective social work intervention. Where this is not possible to ensure that the children and young people are safeguarded via statutory routes including Care Proceedings and alternative permanent care. Ensure the team provides effective services, employing best professional practice and standards, which have measurable benefit for service users.

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place

Interested? Contact me today for more information! / 07725 902 996

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.