Deputy Team Manager – LAC – Liverpool -£46.31

Ashberry Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Social Worker Team Manager in Liverpool to support the Team Manager and ensure effective team operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in team management and a solid understanding of the legal processes affecting young people in care. The role includes mentoring team members and coordinating with multi-agency partners. Excellent communication skills and a relevant qualification in social work are essential for this position.

Benefits

£250 Referral bonus

Enhanced DBS provision

Support from experienced Consultant

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Deputy Team Manager in Permanence.
• Experience in supporting team members' professional development.
• Strong understanding of legal frameworks and whole journey of young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager and social work teams effectively.
• Chair meetings and work in partnership with multi-agencies.
• Recruit, induct, and supervise all team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Competent IT skills

Ability to analyze and minimize risk

Flexible approach to work

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Enhanced and in date DBS certificate

Job description

Deputy Social Worker Team Manager
Team : Permanence (LAC)
Location : Liverpool
Pay Rate : £46.31
Office Use : RQ1616157

We require an experienced Deputy Team Manager within our Permanence Service to effectively support the Team Manager and social work teams.

The candidate must have a proven track record as a Deputy Team Manager in Permanence (Looked after Children/Children in our Care) and be confident in the application of all legal proceedings and legal frameworks, with a robust understanding of young people’s whole journey.

Must be experienced in analysing and minimising risk and supporting positive long-term change and improvements, supporting with clear pathway planning Will support a high-performance culture within the team, with consistent good practice across the team.

Will actively support the team manager in decision making, chairing meetings and actively working in partnership with partners/multi-agencies, particularly Police, Health and Education, to be able to advocate for our young people to secure the access to the services that they need.

Will support all recruitment, induction, training and effective supervision of all team members, championing professional career development. Will be a Practice Educator. Please note that this is a non-case holding DTM role.

For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 or [e-mail]

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.