Connect2Surrey | Surrey County Council Locum Team Manager- Childrens Services Children With Disabilities Countywide In Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning services, we feel proud to have careers with a purpose, in many different roles, working closely with partners, that support real people and real lives. Job Description Provide leadership and professional support to colleagues and other professionals in situations of high complexity. Apply extensive knowledge of practice, theory and legislation to enhance practice, procedures and policies, promote innovation, and introduce new ways of working from recognised sites of excellence. Make use of sophisticated, critical reasoning and both model and facilitate reflective and evidence-informed practice. Support and encourage professional decision-making in others, to enable assessment procedures to be used discerningly in response to the presenting needs. Maintain and provide expertise in specialist assessment and intervention and support others to develop these skills. Model the effective assessment and management of risk in complex situations, across a range of situations, including positive risk taking situations. Provide professional leadership on safeguarding issues in collaboration with other senior members of the team. Manage a defined team or area providing clear organisation, direction and development. Provide professional support, advice and/or supervision. Monitor and support the performance management and development of team members using a coaching approach, to support individual development and ensure that individual contributions are maximised. Manage complaints where required, and verify assessments and authorise when appropriate. Essential Requirements: Previous experience working with children and families in a Local Authority setting at TM level, for a minimum of three years. A degree in social work with completion of ASYE. Registration with Social Work England as a Qualified Social Worker. A valid UK drivers license, with use of own car. Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks and develop effective intervention plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.*Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements will not be progressed. Benefits: Competitive rates commensurate with experience. Opportunities for professional development and continuing education. Annual Leave entitlement. Access to Pension scheme. Ability to apply for any Surrey County Council Permanent role, from day one. Should your skillset meet the criteria, please forward a copy of your CV to; (phone number removed) Connect2Surrey, part of Surrey County Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates