Summary
The Team Manager will lead a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of professional services that comply with legislative requirements and the Health Care Profession Council (HCPC) Code of Practice for Social Care Workers. This role involves providing operational leadership, vision, and direction to drive service improvements within social care, disabled children's services, or fostering and adoption services. The manager will oversee a team of seven, including social workers, senior social workers, senior practitioners, and support staff, ensuring the achievement of operational plans by fostering a culture of empowerment and maintaining high standards of practice.
Responsibilities
* Deliver an effective child-centered service in compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory guidance to improve outcomes for children.
* Ensure the promotion and safeguarding of children and young people's welfare, implementing relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Oversee social work practices through reflective supervision, regular evidence-based auditing, and feedback to set service standards.
* Contribute to budget monitoring, ensuring services are delivered within budget and provide best value.
* Ensure social workers have the necessary tools and resources to practice effectively, assessing and minimizing risks.
* Lead a team of over seven social workers, ensuring high-quality supervision and effective performance management.
* Manage and allocate cases to ensure timely support and specialist assessments for children, young people, carers, and families.
* Support continuous professional development for self and others.
* Develop collaborative working relationships with relevant services to enhance partnership working.
Requirements
Requirements:
* Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in relevant legal areas.
* Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
* Comprehensive understanding of applicable laws.
* Experience in local authority is desirable but not essential.
* Open to Solicitors, Barristers, or Fellows of CILEX.
* Flexible working arrangement with 2 days of office attendance per week.