Job Description

Role: Team Manager
Team: Child Protection
Pay: \xc2\xa348,587 - \xc2\xa353,655

Job purpose
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- To operationally manage and supervise the team to ensure high quality service to children; focussed on good outcomes with timely interventions at the right level; within statutory guidelines and within given resource and budget availability -[
- To model good management by taking professional responsibility for the provision of a high quality and responsive service -[
- To assist the Group Manager in the determination of priorities, and through effective management and supervision of social care staff, ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare promoted -[
- To assist in the initiation and implementation of operational business plans, legislation and policy guidance for the delivery of the Council prioritiesKey Accountabilities
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- To undertake work in accordance with legislation, guidance and protocols and have a clear understanding of how the role contributes and adds value to outcomes for children and their families -[
- To undertake the necessary investigations using information from various sources in addition to direct contact with families, children and professionals to analyse and determinethe level of support and actions required -[
- To have a robust oversight of care planning with a focus on timely progression to permanence -[
- Ensure that diversity is respected and takes account of the different needs of children and their carers, and that the decisions made and service delivery is sensitive to and addresses discriminatory issues of language, gender, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexuality and social background -[
- To ensure that social workers record all case work, undertake assessments, analysis, decisions, care planning and actions on the necessary ICS systems - signing off all decisions made and discussing any issues that require clarification or further scrutiny with the relevant member of staff -[
- To offer guidance, supervision and support to practitioners to enable them to take actions to prevent family breakdown or escalation of issues / risk, accurately recording the advice and guidance given -[
- Lead and supervise team members on a day to day basis, including their performance management through regular supervision and appraisal, in order to deliver a high qualityand consistent serviceKnowledge and experience
Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business
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- Experience of the whole range of Children in Need Services -[
- Understanding of the full range of early help services and ability to recognise children and families who would benefit from early help -[
- Demonstrable working knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and policy context relating to the work of Social Care and Early Help services relevant to the service area -[
- Commitment to a child-centred approach -[
- Commitment to team work and engagement -[
- Decision making- analyse and evaluate information to make decisions on the levels of risk and support requiredfor children and their families -[
- Audit work of others, ensuring robust planning and safeguarding measures are being undertaken and make recommendations for improvement and/or developmentQualifications
Social Work England recognised social work qualification and SWE registration

What you receive
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- Effective induction -[
- Equipment will be provided, with the flexibility to work from home -[
- Excellent rate of pay -[
- Reflective supervision and relationship-based therapeutic group supervisionEffective and supportive managementInterviews are taking placeIf this role interests you and want to apply, please email your CV to rupsana.yasmin-ali@pprsocialcare.co.uk or for more information, please call 07484 906575.
Alternatively, if you know someone who maybe interested or is looking for a new role- let us know! We offer \xc2\xa3250 bonus for every successful referral.

Pertemps Social Care