Team Manager (Jajb-G) (Social and Healthcare Qualified)

mbi Medical Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Social Worker to assess and deliver essential services for children and young people in Chester. The role involves developing multi-agency plans, engaging with professionals, and supporting ongoing staff development. Candidates should possess a degree in Social Work and demonstrate a commitment to meeting the needs of vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing needs of children and reporting.
• Knowledge of statutory obligations in social work.
• Ability to engage with various agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify needs and potential risks for children.
• Develop and deliver multi-agency plans.
• Maintain records within the Integrated Children’s System (ICS).
• Support and guide newly qualified social workers.

Skills

Assessment of needs

Service coordination

Collaboration with agencies

Record keeping

Professional supervision

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Assess the needs of children and young people who require social work services, including the identification of risk and the need for protection. Develop, coordinate, and deliver multi-agency plans to meet assessed needs, and review these plans to ensure they continue to meet those needs.

Identify unmet needs and gaps in service provision to inform resource allocation and service development.

Engage other professionals, statutory, and voluntary agencies in the delivery of services following the assessment of need.

Manage an allocated workload within a team setting.

Comply with statutory obligations and departmental policies and procedures.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the Integrated Children’s System (ICS) at all times.

Prepare for and participate in professional supervision sessions and staff meetings, utilizing available training and development opportunities.

Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills, and practice with other social services staff, professional groups, and interested bodies.

Provide professional support to newly qualified and less experienced social work staff to help develop their knowledge and skills.