Team Manager – Child Protection Assessment Team
Sanctuary Personnel is offering a permanent position for a Team Manager within the Child Protection Assessment Team in Redbridge. Salary up to £59,313 per annum.
Responsibilities
* Manage and develop services supporting the Children & Families Service in delivering and improving services to children and families.
* Undertake policy work, manage local delivery and commissioning of services.
* Oversee local service development projects, maintaining project timescales.
* Develop and maintain liaison and cooperation with the local community, community groups, other agencies and non‑statutory organisations.
* Prepare and present complex reports for public law child care court proceedings and oversee their production to a high standard.
* Prepare and write complex reports and briefing notes on operational issues for the Head of Service, task forces, external meetings, council committees and partnership boards.
* Ensure decision making complies with legislation, local procedures and best practice.
* Manage a multi‑disciplinary staff team, ensuring high quality service delivery across all disciplines.
* Implement performance management procedures to develop individual performance plans that reflect Children & Families Service priorities.
* Manage health and safety, including safety systems, risk assessments and safety audits.
* Lead to ensure effective service delivery and meeting agreed performance targets.
* Provide cover for the Head of Service in absence, support Emergency Duty Team, community and residential services outside normal office hours.
* Develop and maintain a positive culture for multi‑disciplinary working and service user involvement.
Qualifications
* A Social Work Degree or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Good time‑keeping skills.
Contact
Respond to this job advertising by Stefan Garrett. Applications are accepted online only. Candidates meeting the client’s requirements will be contacted.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
We provide reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.
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