Leaving Care Team Manager | Social Work Lead

Remedy Recruitment Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Referral bonus

Double payrolls weekly

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Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of Shropshire Council for a Team Manager to lead the Leaving Care Team in Shrewsbury.

You will supervise seven PA's, a care leaver apprenticeship and a housing officer, ensuring supervision for all young people on an eight-week cycle. You will quality assure documents, oversee pathway planning and provide performance oversight in weekly meetings.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification is required.
• Experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage budget and services within a local authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Leaving Care Team (7 PA's, care experienced apprentice and housing officer).
• Quality assure key documents and assessments for pathway planning.
• Provide performance oversight and weekly data reporting to plan remediation.
• Oversee the local offer and corporate parenting responsibilities.
• Manage team budget and oversee entitlements and setting up home grants.
• Support development and implementation of the care leaver participation offer.
• Act as duty manager for the CLA and UASC service; cover leave and sickness.
• Attend meetings and travel for case-related duties as required.

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of Shropshire Council for a Team Manager to lead the Leaving Care Team in Shrewsbury.

You will supervise seven PA's, a care leaver apprenticeship and a housing officer, ensuring supervision for all young people on an eight-week cycle. You will quality assure documents, oversee pathway planning and provide performance oversight in weekly meetings.