Qualified Social Worker - Team ManagerLocation: SouthwestPay rate: £42 per hourWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicates Team Manager to lead a well established and stable team with a supportive line management team. With the advice, supervision and support of a Service Manager or Head of Service, the Team Manager manages a statutory service to children in need, including children in need of protection and children in care, in line with Working Together and Our Safeguarding Children Partnership continuum of need/threshold policy as well as a range of other approved policies, procedures and practice guidance related to the role and function of the team/service.The Multi-Agency referral unit is the front door for requests for social work support and is co-located with the Early help Hub, thus offering an integrated and proportionate response to requests for help and support.
1. Working within short timescales and the ability to scrutinize and analyse complex information under pressure at times.
2. A solid understanding of working with thresholds and assessment of need in order to identify the early identification of risk, harm and need.
3. Experience in making timely, co-ordinated and proportionate responses to ensure the safety of children.
4. Excellent communication skills and confidence when speaking to parents, young people and ...