Team Manager – Assessment Team

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Locum Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Team Manager for the Assessment Team in Romford, within Children's Social Care. The role focuses on overseeing looked-after children cases, statutory visits, and care planning to promote stability and wellbeing.

You will lead a team of social workers, provide reflective supervision, and work with foster carers, schools and health professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children in care. Hybrid working and flexible hours are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work (or recognised equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England.
• Management qualification or leadership training is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in children’s safeguarding and social work leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the Assessment Team to ensure efficient referrals and assessments.
• Provide reflective supervision, professional support and performance management to social workers and teams.
• Oversee child and family assessments, safeguarding duties, and statutory visits to safeguard welfare.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder collaboration

Supervision

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Title:
Team Manager – Assessment Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Romford, UK

Type:
Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time

Join us for an exhilarating role as a Team Manager in our dynamic Assessment Team within Children's Social Care in Romford. With an enticing hourly rate of £37.52, this ongoing opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a real impact. Flexible working options, including full time or part time, ensure you can balance your professional and personal life.

Perks and benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working just 2-3 days in the office each week, giving you plenty of time to focus on what matters most to you.
• Locum Flexibility: Dive into the world of locum work and experience unparalleled variety and freedom in your career choices, with the chance to sharpen your skills across different environments.
• Competitive Pay: Benefit from competitive pay that recognises and rewards your expertise in children's social care.
• Professional Development: Immerse yourself in a supportive work environment that encourages continuing professional development, keeping your knowledge and skills up to date.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of looked after children and young people, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidance.
• Undertake essential statutory visits, assessments, and reviews to safeguard children and address their welfare needs.
• Develop and implement care plans aimed at promoting stability, permanence, education, health, and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate closely with a wide range of professionals including foster carers, residential providers, schools, and health professionals to support and achieve positive outcomes for children.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the Assessment Team, ensuring effective allocation and oversight of referrals and assessments.
• Provide reflective supervision, professional support and performance management to social workers, senior practitioners and newly qualified social workers.
• Oversee Child and Family Assessments, Section 17 Child in Need work and Section 47 Child Protection enquiries, ensuring robust decision-making and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, local safeguarding procedures and service performance standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Management qualification or leadership training is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in children's safeguarding and social work leadership.

Registration & Compliance

• Registered with Social Work England.

Living and working in Romford offers a vibrant and exciting atmosphere, from its bustling market to its lively arts and culture scene. With excellent transport links to central London and a sense of community, it's a fantastic location for both living and working to make a difference in children's lives.