Team Manager

i-Jobs; Sugwas Pool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Team Manager in Sugwas Pool, UK. The role involves leading a team of social workers, focusing on child protection and family support. Candidates must have a degree in Social Work and significant experience. The position offers £29.29 per hour with a contract duration of over 3 months. Immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Must have significant post-qualification social work experience.
• Must hold Social Work England registration.
• Experience in child protection, PLO pre-proceedings, care proceedings, and adoption work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social workers and family support workers.
• Focus on improving outcomes for children and families.
• Provide supervision and case direction.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Staff and budget management

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Team Manager — Location: Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE. Start Date: ASAP. Contract Duration: 3+ Months. Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week. Pay Rate: £29.29 per hour. Job Ref: OR16212.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of social workers and family support workers.
• Focus on improving outcomes for children and families.
• Provide supervision and case direction.
• Collaborate effectively with the service management team.
• Implement service and quality improvements.
• Work within a locality-based model, primarily based in Leominster.
• Attend meetings in person as required.

Person Specifications

• Must Have:
  • Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
  • Significant post-qualification social work experience.
  • Social Work England registration.
  • Experience in child protection, PLO pre-proceedings, care proceedings, and adoption work.
  • Strong communication and decision-making skills.
  • Proven record of managing staff and budgets.
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience in a locality-based model.
  • Familiarity with restorative and relationship-based practice.
  • Experience working with legal teams and court applications.

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