JOB [ Click Apply]db742659 Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Family Early Help Team This is an exciting opportunity to join Southwark Council as a Social Worker within the Family Early Help Team, managing and leading the way toward outstanding early help services. Located in vibrant Southwark, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of children's services while earning an attractive £44.50 hourly in a rewarding, ongoing full-time position. Bring your skills and expertise to this challenging role where you will make a significant impact on families' lives. Perks and benefits: - Full-Time Role: Enjoy the stability and security of a full-time position, giving you peace of mind while you focus on making a difference. - Hourly Salary: Benefit from a competitive hourly rate of £44.50, ensuring your hard work and dedication are well rewarded. - Professional Development: Access ample opportunities for ongoing training and career development, keeping your skills sharp and helping you achieve your career goals. - Flexible Working: Experience the flexibility to manage your work-life balance effectively, enabling you to work at times that best suit you and your clients. - Making a Difference: Enjoy the deep sense of fulfilment that comes from positively impacting the lives of children and families in the Southwark area. What you will do: - Provide high support and challenge to motivate staff to achieve high standards and excel in their roles. - Maintain your own professional development and support team growth through training, learning, and research. - Apply and develop the Southwark Practice Framework, promoting excellence in practice. - Support and assess Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) and others on work-based routes, taking on the role of practice educator when needed. - Contribute positively to service development within the team and share practice knowledge and data. - Forge strong partnerships to deliver services across various settings, ensuring effective use of authority. - Represent the council at multi-agency meetings as required. - Develop comprehensive family assessments and plans, addressing risk factors to promote positive outcomes. - Collaborate with other agencies and schools to foster integrated and positive outcomes for children. - Incorporate the wishes and feelings of children and families in all planning and assessments. - Organize and present complex information effectively in reports and meetings. - Ensure case management responsibilities are undertaken efficiently, meeting statutory requirements and targets. Key Responsibilities: - Drive the continuous improvement of early help services, focusing on high-quality, comprehensive care. Support the transition of families from statutory to early help services, ensuring continued progress. Promote professional growth within the team, fostering emotionally intelligent practice supervision and maintaining a service that is responsive to the needs of children and families. - Live and work in Southwark, a vibrant and diverse area offering rich cultural experiences and excellent transport links, as well as being home to beautiful parks and thriving community spaces. It's an ideal setting to both live and work in, offering a blend of urban excitement and community spirit. Join us in Southwark, where your passion for social work can truly flourish. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.