Social Work Assistant Team Manager - Leaving Care Team - Havering - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; North Weston; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted agency in social care is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for the Leaving Care Team in Havering. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model with a competitive hourly rate of £41.10 under an umbrella arrangement. Responsibilities include managing a social work team and overseeing complex casework for young people transitioning from care. Ideal candidates should have a current registration with Social Work England and at least two years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a social worker.
• Specific experience with assessments and statutory duties in children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers within the Leaving Care Team.
• Oversee complex casework with assistance from Advanced Practitioners.
• Develop strategies to support young people transitioning from care.

Skills

Current registration with Social Work England

Experience in children and families

Understanding of assessments and statutory duties

Job description

Overview

Social Work – Assistant Team Manager, Leaving Care Team in Havering (UK), earning £41.10 Umbrella Hourly. Ongoing – 3 Months (with opportunity for extension). Hybrid

Step into an engaging opportunity with Havering as an Assistant Team Manager within the Leaving Care Team. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary under an umbrella arrangement. The position is available for an initial period of three months, with the possibility of extension, and operates in a hybrid model that allows for flexibility and balance.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Flexible approach with options for on-site and remote work.
• Robust Support: Ongoing consultation from two permanent consultant social workers and systemic practitioners.
• On-Site Parking: Subsidised parking for Havering council staff.
• Central Location: Town Hall in Romford with excellent transport links.
• Professional Development: Access to systemic training and a clear development pathway.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers and support staff within the Leaving Care Team.
• Oversee complex casework with the assistance of the team’s two Advanced Practitioners.
• Develop and implement strategies to support young people transitioning from care, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and coordinate duty weeks at the town hall campus to encourage team cohesion and face-to-face interactions.
• Consult and collaborate with systemic practitioners to ensure high-quality care and innovative solutions for care leavers.

Requirements

• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a social worker, with specific experience in children and families, including assessments and statutory duties.

Why Havering?

Havering is a fantastic place to live and work, combining suburban life with easy access to London. It offers parks, dining, shopping, and quick commutes to Central London.

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