Qualified Social Worker, First Response Assessment Team Manager

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker for the role of Team Manager in the First Response Safeguarding Team at Leicestershire County Council. This part-time position requires supervision of a team of Social Workers, efficient case management, and an engagement presence in the office. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and social work qualifications. Pay rate is up to £45 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant support

Hassle-free registration

Exclusive incentives

Qualifications

• Experience managing a social work team.
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to maintain office presence as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5 Social Workers and 1 Senior Practitioner.
• Manage casework for the team.
• Ensure compliance during duty and back-up days.

Skills

Supervision skills

Case management

Team leadership

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker, First Response Assessment Team Manager
Pay rate to £45 per hour
Contract role

Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in the First Response Safeguarding Team at Leicestershire County Council. This is a part-time post of 18.5 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday, starting asap. The manager will supervise a team of 5 Social Workers and 1 Senior Practitioner, with responsibility for case management of the team. They will supervise 3 staff.

We operate a 5-week rolling rota onto duty and allocated back-up days. The manager would be office-based on duty and back-up days and have a presence in the office to support the team, with an expectation to be office-based a minimum of 50% of the time (and 100% on duty weeks).

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5 Social Workers and 1 Senior Practitioner; manage casework for the team
• Provide supervision to 3 staff members
• Maintain office presence during duty and back-up days
• Operate within a 5-week rolling rota for duty and back-up days

How we support you

• Dedicated Consultant with market knowledge and tailored career support
• Hassle-free registration process
• Exclusive incentives, referral schemes, and other perks
• Compliance support to manage ongoing requirements
• Fast, reliable payroll

Opportunities

We recruit across a wide range of public sector roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. Get in touch to explore opportunities.

Contact: [e-mail] or 07521053670 for more information.