We are looking to recruit a Team Manager - Children in Need within the Social Care industry in Harrow The duties for the team manager job can include up to the following: Minimum of 3 years post qualification children and families work 3 years statutory work, including child protection Literacy and numeracy to the required level DipSW/CQSW equivalent Post qualifying supervision of SW's or students Basic training in management competencies Children Act/Child Protection TrainingKnowledge of: Child care legislation and relevant guidance, regulations and standards of best practice Family Court procedures DOH Guidance, Working Together To Safeguard Children and the Assessment Framework Awareness of Issues arising from child abuse inquiries Responsibilities of SSD in relation to children and families Health and Safety Policies and ProceduresAbility to plan, manage and review service delivery Provide effective leadership, management and supervision to the designated teams whilst monitoring standards and service delivery Take a key role in the planning and implementation of local service developments and improvements in Children and Young People's service to meet local and national priorities Ensure regular performance management, including supervision and mentoring is carried out with specialist officers Provide professional advice and support to direct reports, other disciplines, multi agencies and the general public Lead on the introduction of new policy and procedures in relation to professional practice, ensuring they are integrated within social work practice Participate in research, audit, benchmarking activities and develop, implement, monitor and review quality monitoring and performance management methods and systems Produce regular management information and reports Monitor service user satisfaction, investigating complaints and incidents within the service area Undertake regular workload and caseload reviews and facilitate the production of caseload profiles from caseload holders in the service area Identify areas requiring audit, develop effective audit tools and undertake quality assurance audits, provide timely and accurate reports on performance and develop improvement action plans Work in partnership with other key professionals within the organisation and a variety of external agenciesTo discuss this Team Manager - Children In Care role, or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Harrow please contact Faye Rowe on or call (phone number removed) or email