Job Description
Job Title: Leaving Care, Team Manager (Social Work)
Location: Dorchester/Weymouth
Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time
Salary: £45.00 per hour
Type: Hybrid/Remote working (37 hours)
About Us:
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
About the role
Dorset Council's commitment to children and young people is unwavering, and they are deeply passionate about the services provided to them. They are actively developing and nurturing a culture that places children and young people at the very heart of everything they do. This involves empowering their workforce to collaborate in finding solutions, fostering an environment of openness, honesty, and respect, encouraging responsibility, and promoting a culture of listening and learning from one another.
If these values resonate with you, we would be thrilled to hear from you. Dorset Council is an evolving local authority, and this is an exciting time to join us and play a vital role in supporting our journey.
We currently have a vacancy for a Team Manager to join our Leaving Care Team. In this role, you will lead and support a team of (6) Personal advisors ensuring performance is high with good quality pathway plans and care leaver contacts. There is also a requirement to step in as Duty Team manager 1 week in 4 (which does NOT include hybrid working on this week). You will be responsible for delivering and monitoring the service provided and will utilize the Signs of Safety model to ensure the team can effectively identify and manage risk, with a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for young people.Working pattern: Monday to Thursday 08:40am to 5:20pm & Friday 08:40 to 4:00pm
About you
* You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma) and be registered with Social Work England.
* You will have a strong background in the provision of Children in Care, along with the motivation and drive for self-development.
* Ability to work to deadlines and experienced in using data to manage performance
* Experienced Manager (2 years in a similar position)
* Enhanced DBS Clearance (Children's & Adult's)
* The right to work in the UK
Benefits
Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a £500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.