Duty Team Manager - Children's Assessment (Hybrid Working)

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

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a Duty Team Manager for its Children's Assessment Team in Byfleet. The successful candidate will oversee contacts to ensure they are allocated and managed according to policies. Responsibilities include delegating tasks to social workers and addressing safeguarding concerns. Benefits include a competitive salary range of £54,636 - £58,953, 28 days of annual leave, and flexible working arrangements. Previous social work experience and a degree in social work are required.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying.
• Experience in managing social work contacts and case allocation.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage contacts coming into the North East Assessment Team.
• Delegate tasks to duty social workers effectively.
• Ensure timely responses to safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration

UK social work experience

Substantial post-qualified experience

Car driver with a valid UK license

Evidence of supervising staff

Job description

A local authority in the UK seeks a Duty Team Manager for its Children's Assessment Team in Byfleet. The successful candidate will oversee contacts to ensure they are allocated and managed according to policies. Responsibilities include delegating tasks to social workers and addressing safeguarding concerns. Benefits include a competitive salary range of £54,636 - £58,953, 28 days of annual leave, and flexible working arrangements. Previous social work experience and a degree in social work are required.