Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, Youth Justice Service

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to take on the role of Team Manager within a Youth Justice team in England. This critical position involves overseeing complex casework, ensuring effective multi-agency collaboration, and leading safeguarding initiatives for vulnerable children. Candidates must have at least three years of statutory management experience in Youth Justice and be adept in youth court procedures. This role offers a pay rate of up to £40.77 per hour and contributes to delivering high-quality interventions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of statutory management experience within Youth Justice.
• Extensive experience of oversight for complex casework.
• Excellent understanding of practice standards and national standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex casework and support staff development.
• Ensure effective multi-agency collaboration.
• Lead on safeguarding and risk management.

Skills

Experience with high-risk children

Proficient in youth court proceedings

Quality assurance expertise

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, Youth Justice Service

Pay rate to £40.77 per hour

Contract role

We are recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in a Youth Justice team in Islington Council.

The Youth Justice Service has an opportunity for an experienced Team Manager with a minimum of three years of statutory management experience within Youth Justice. This role requires the candidate to be a qualified Social Worker.

Our Youth Justice Service has been rated as one of the top in the country by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) who rated us as ‘Outstanding’.

This role is central to shaping and continuing the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and evidence-based interventions for children and young people involved in the criminal justice system. They should have extensive experience of quality assurance, working with high-risk children and be proficient in youth court proceedings and management oversight of complex caseloads.

The postholder will oversee complex casework, support staff development and ensure effective multi-agency collaboration. They should have an excellent understanding of practice standards and national standards, including the HMIP Youth Inspection Programme.

The role also involves leading on safeguarding and risk management, while promoting positive outcomes for children, particularly those facing significant vulnerabilities such as exploitation, mental health challenges, and disengagement from education.

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