Team Manager - Assessment Team - London - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel; Romford; Hybride; GBP 47 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid Working

Locum Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Résumé du poste

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Team Manager for the Assessment Team in Romford, UK. This ongoing, hybrid role offers flexible full- or part-time hours and an hourly rate of £37.52. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure statutory compliance, and drive child welfare outcomes.

The role requires a Social Work degree and SW England registration, with a preference for leadership training and CPD in safeguarding. Excellent collaboration with partners is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is required.
• Current registration with Social Work England is required.
• Management qualification or leadership training is desirable.
• Continuing professional development in child safeguarding and leadership is expected.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the Assessment Team to deliver timely referrals and assessments.
• Conduct statutory visits, assessments and reviews to safeguard children.
• Develop and implement care plans promoting stability, education, health and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with foster carers, providers, schools and health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide reflective supervision and performance management to social workers and staff.

Connaissances

Leadership

People management

Formation

Degree in Social Work

Description du poste

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.