Team Manager - Localities Team
Salary: £49,056 - £57,402 / Year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Sutton
Save Share Apply now Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Sutton to recruit for a Team Manager – Locality Team within the Social Care Industry on a permanent basis paying £49,056-£57,402 P/Annum
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Service, we are looking for an experienced Team Manager to work in our Locality Teams. You will be responsible for the day to day running of a multidisciplinary team, providing direction and management oversight of Social Workers and supporting staff within Child Protection, Child in Need and Assessment and Referral services.
1. Managing a team of 4 Social Workers and 1 Specialist Support Worker, being responsible for case management decisions and compliance with practice standards, legal frameworks and policy.
2. Work across partners in the Borough including health, education, voluntary sector and others to create joint up plans to support young people
3. Ensuring that your staff and the team of staff in which you are based are equipped with the knowledge, skills and support to undertake their role.
Team Managers work collaboratively and in partnership with other teams and organisations in health, education and legal services to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of the Borough.
You will quality assure work through ensuring there are robust assessments, plans and outcomes for families and young people
Your experience and leadership is key to providing the necessary case direction to all staff members (including partner agencies) within the team.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting staff to adopt creative and innovative approaches while effectively managing your own time to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate measurable outcomes. If you are a dedicated and experienced social care professional looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply.
This position presents an excellent opportunity for experienced senior social workers/assistant managers and team managers who have demonstrated strong management and leadership capabilities, ideally within a local authority setting. As a subject matter expert in social care, you will be expected to possess an in-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance that's relevant to social work practice.
Experience preferred:
4. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree and registration with Social Work England.
5. Extensive post-qualification practice experience, combined with strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team of social care professionals..
6. Significant knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children's Act 1989 and Working Together Guidance 2023
7. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives
Minimum requirements:
8. 3 years’ post qualifying experience in a similar role within the UK
9. Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
10. Eligibility to work in the UK
11. DipSW/CQSW equivalent
12. SWE Registered
13. Evidence of continuing professional development
14. Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
15. Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge
Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:
16. Your own personal consultant
17. Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
18. DBS and Compliance Service
19. Quick and Easy Registration Process
20. Access to CPD
21. Guaranteed weekly payment