Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, First Response Team

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

Job summary

A dedicated staffing agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to serve as a Team Manager in a First Response team in Leicestershire Council. This part-time role requires a commitment of 18.5 hours per week, supervising a team of 5 social workers and 1 Senior Practitioner. Candidates should have experience in social work management and be available for office duties. Competitive pay at £46 per hour is offered.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant for career advice

Hassle-Free Registration

Exclusive Incentives including referral bonuses

Fast, Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in social work management and team leadership.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage cases effectively.
• Office-based presence for at least 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 5 social workers and 1 Senior Practitioner.
• Oversee case management for the team.
• Participate in a rolling duty rota.

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, First Response Team

Pay rate £46 per hour

Contract role

Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team manager in a First Response team in Leicestershire Council. We have a gap in our Team Manager structure in First Response Assessments. This is a Part-time post 18.5 hours per week Weds-Friday starting asap.

We would need a manager to work opposite an existing manager to have responsibility for a team of 5 SW’s and 1 Senior Practitioner. The manager would supervise 3 staff and be responsible for case management of this team. We operate a 5 week rolling rota onto duty and allocated back up days.

We would expect the manager to be office based on duty and back up days and have a presence in the office to support the team, with the expectation to be office based a minimum of 50% of the time (and 100% on duty weeks)

What We Offer

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
• Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

Other Opportunities

Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.

We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, 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

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with us today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact us on [e-mail] or 07521053670 for more information.