Social Work Team Leader: Contact & Assessment

Edinburgh International; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; GBP 56.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

Descripción de la vacante

City of Edinburgh Council in Edinburgh is seeking a Team Leader to oversee referrals in the Contact and Assessment Team, guiding social workers and advanced practitioners to ensure timely, effective interventions.

The role requires strong assessment skills, excellent communication with children, families and professionals, resilience, and a commitment to best practice in a fast-paced environment. PVG scheme checks apply.

Formación

• Applicants must evidence clear assessment skills using current research and models of practice.
• Excellent communication skills with children, families and other professionals, both written and verbal.
• Resilience to work and achieve positive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to develop services ensuring best practice.

Responsabilidades

• Overseeing referrals on a duty basis and offering professional support to an experienced Team of social workers and Advanced Practitioners.
• Liaising with Team Leaders and Service Managers in Locality Practice Teams and other Children and Families services to ensure consistent transitions between Teams.
• Liaising with other professionals and families to identify appropriate initial interventions.
• Provide line management support and professional Supervision to an identified group of social workers and Advanced Practitioners.
• Take an active role in the Management Team to ensure Practice Standards are met and promote development of the Team alongside the Service Manager and the existing Team Leader Group.
• Work in partnership with Customer Service Advisers, Health and Social Care and Emergency Social Care colleagues.

Conocimientos

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Service development

Educación

Social work qualification

Herramientas

PVG Scheme

Descripción del empleo

City of Edinburgh Council in Edinburgh is seeking a Team Leader to oversee referrals in the Contact and Assessment Team, guiding social workers and advanced practitioners to ensure timely, effective interventions.

The role requires strong assessment skills, excellent communication with children, families and professionals, resilience, and a commitment to best practice in a fast-paced environment. PVG scheme checks apply.