Job Title: Team Manager – Social Work (Children’s Service)
Location : Lambeth, UK
Salary : £44.50 per hour
Type: Locum, Ongoing, Full-time
Here is an opportunity to step into an impactful role as a Team Manager within the Children’s Service in vibrant Lambeth. This is perfect for experienced social work professionals who are ready to bring dynamic, positive changes to the lives of children and families across the borough. Dive into a humbling journey together with a service that celebrates being Kind, Accountable, Equitable, and Ambitious. With a requirement of at least three years post qualification experience, you’ll be poised to navigate the rewarding challenges and enrich this engaged, forward-thinking community.
Perks and Benefits:
* Locum flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to schedule work around your life without compromising on your professional commitments.
* Work where it suits you: Embrace a hybrid working model, combining remote flexibility with office camaraderie a minimum of two days a week.
* Lifelong Learning: Benefit from free training at Lambeth Social Work Academy, tailoring your career development and expanding your expertise.
* Supportive Environment: Experience a nurturing work space with assured time off in lieu, and guidance from accessible, humane leadership.
What you will do:
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the best interests of children.
* Lead a group of social workers, ensuring statutory frameworks are effectively adhered to and that services remain customer-focused.
* Provide visionary leadership to staff, fostering adaptation to evolving policies and future developments in children’s services.
* Advise senior managers on strategy, policy, and development trajectories, aligning these with effective service delivery outcomes.
* Monitor team performance, providing insightful action plans to address any potential barrier or shortfall.
* Manage budgets prudently, optimising resources and ensuring cost-effective service provision.
Living and working in Lambeth:
Lambeth offers a unique blend of urban life with community warmth, rich in culture, diversity, and endless opportunities to grow. Beyond the job, enjoy vibrant neighbourhoods, lush parks, and a spectacular arts scene. As you contribute to this thriving borough, you’ll find an inspiring place to live and work, with the satisfaction of making a real community impact.
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