Social Work Team Manager - Transitions Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care recruitment agency is seeking a permanent Team Manager for the Transitions Team in Haringey, London. The successful candidate will manage social workers and administrative staff, ensuring effective care management while adhering to legislation. With a salary of up to £59,328 per annum, this full-time role requires strong management and communication skills. Interested candidates should apply promptly.

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Social Workers and administrative staff.
• Ensure timely case management and assessments.
• Monitor and manage the commissioning budget.

Skills

Team management

Budget management

Communication skills

Legislation understanding

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Work Team Manager - Transitions Team

Haringey, London, Greater London, England, N4

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a permanent Team Manager within the Transitions Team. This full-time role is based in Haringey with a salary up to £59,328 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of Social Workers, Social Work Students and administrative staff, including recruitment and resourcing, induction and development, and management of staff performance and conduct using formal processes where necessary.
• Manage the workload of the team to ensure a robust care management process, timely assessments of need, and timely case reviews in line with statutory requirements, eligibility criteria and department policy.
• Manage a commissioning budget by close monitoring of the cost of packages of care.
• Support the Council with analysis of the team budget to identify areas for financial efficiencies and value.
• Ensure packages of care are innovative, cost-effective and aligned with assessed needs by embedding a strengths-based approach, with regular staff feedback via supervision, conversations and team meetings.
• Contribute to service planning and implement service developments; work with health professionals to ensure seamless services for transitioning young people (including hospital discharge planning, continuing and palliative care, and joint packages of care).
• Prioritize involvement of young people and parent carers; ensure care act assessments are high quality and prioritized.
• Ensure case file recording and young people information is maintained on ICS and adults social care systems in line with standards and performance indicators.
• Identify staff training needs and ensure high standards of professional practice through individual and team development, and management of staff performance and productivity.
• Within delegated authority, investigate complaints from Council Members, MPs and the public according to department procedures.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the objectives of the post as required by the line manager.

Requirements

• A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation.

Contact

This Team Manager role is advertised by Stefan Garrett. If you are interested, please click to apply now.

Note: Due to high volumes of applications, Sanctuary Personnel can only respond to candidates who meet the client’s requirements.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Sanctuary Personnel is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We provide annual compliance training and strive for fair and thorough selection processes. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity so we can provide appropriate support.