Social Work Team Manager - Transitions Team - Haringey - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization is seeking a full-time Team Manager for the Transitions Team. This role involves managing a team of Social Workers, overseeing case management and team budgeting, while ensuring high-quality care assessments. Candidates must hold a professional Social Work qualification and have relevant legislative knowledge. Competitive salary offered between £59,328 per annum.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible for registration.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of Social Workers and administrative staff.
• Ensure robust care management and timely case reviews.
• Monitor team budget for financial efficiency.

Skills

Team management

Budget management

Assessment skills

Legislative knowledge

Education

Professional Social Work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Social Work Team Manager – Transitions Team

Sanctuary Personnel has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Transitions Team to work Full Time in Haringey.

The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £59,328 per annum.

• Manage and supervise a team of Social Workers, Social Work Students, and administrative staff, including recruitment, induction, development, and management of employee productivity and conduct.
• Manage the workload of the team, ensuring robust care management, good practice in assessments, and timely case reviews, in line with statutory requirements and department policy.
• Manage a commissioning budget by monitoring the cost of packages of care.
• Support the Council in analyzing the team budget and identifying areas for financial efficiency.
• Ensure innovative, cost-effective packages of care are provided, embedding the Strengths-based approach, and provide regular feedback to staff.
• Contribute to service planning and development, working with health professionals to ensure seamless services for transitioning young people.
• Ensure high-priority, high-quality care act assessments and young person/parent carer involvement.
• Maintain accurate case file recording and young people's information on ICS and adults social care systems.
• Identify staff training needs, ensuring high standards of professional practice through development and performance management.
• Investigate complaints according to department procedures.
• Undertake other duties as required by the line manager.

Requirements of this Team Manager role:

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.