Social Work Assistant Team Manager - MASH

Sanctuary Personnel; Slough; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization in Slough is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager for the MASH Team. In this role, you will provide daily management of the team, ensuring high-quality services and support for children and families. The ideal candidate must hold a Social Work qualification and have management experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a retention reward and flexible working options.

Benefits

Retention reward of £1,000 after 18 months

Tusker personal car lease scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible working to support work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role.
• Social Work England registration.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating and managing the work of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the team.
• Support and challenge the team to deliver high-quality services.
• Prepare high-quality reports for court as needed.
• Supervise case work to a high standard.

Skills

Team management

Social Work qualification

Understanding of legislation

Coordination experience

Education

Social Work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel has a permanent Assistant Team Manager position within the MASH Team, based in Slough. Salary up to £58,403 per annum.

Responsibilities

• As a member of Slough Children First's management team, provide day-to-day management of the team, offering support and challenge to deliver high-quality services that safeguard children and young people.
• Utilise professional resources and apply theoretical, evidence-based, and practical approaches, including systemic practice, to develop and implement interventions and support for children and families both within and outside the family home.
• Manage caseload distribution to ensure the needs of the child or young person are met appropriately.
• Support and challenge the team to meet case thresholds, prepare high-quality reports for court or other purposes, and provide expert advice to navigate legal and organisational processes as required.
• Co-work complex cases with team members as needed without taking on a specific caseload of their own.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of case work to a high standard.
• Deputise for the Team Manager, undertake projects and other duties as required, and undertake work outside office hours as necessary.

Requirements

• A Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Experience in a management role.
• Social Work England registration.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating and managing the work of a team.
• Employee Assistance Programme provides access to support and advice as needed.

Additional information

• A retention reward of 1,000 after 18 months.
• Tusker personal car lease scheme.
• Blue Light Card discounts; season ticket loans to reduce transport costs.
• Flexible working to support work/life balance.

Equal opportunity and inclusion

Sanctuary is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and undertake annual online training on EDI and compliance. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process and in the workplace; please highlight any needs at the earliest opportunity so we can provide appropriate support.

Contact

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