Children’s Team Manager(Social work) – Family Support and Safeguarding Team in Morden, UK – £44.50 per hour, Responsible to: Service Manager / Principal Social Worker. Join the London Borough of Merton for an energising 3-month full-time locum engagement. As a Children’s Team Manager, you’ll step into a rewarding role within the Family Support and Safeguarding Team. Enjoy the scenic charm of Morden, where you’ll lead the charge in ensuring child welfare and improved family outcomes.
Perks and benefits:
* Competitive locum rate: Enjoy a generous hourly rate of £44.50, offering you flexibility and a rewarding financial package.
* Work-life balance: Benefit from a contract that gives you room to balance professional commitments with personal pursuits.
* Professional development: With access to training and mentoring, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise and further your career.
* Networking opportunities: Collaborate with a dynamic team and develop connections with other professionals in the field.
* Contribution to community: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families each day.
What you will do:
* Provide leadership and guidance to a team of social workers, advisors, practitioners, and support staff, ensuring exceptional service delivery to children and families.
* Deliver statutory and preventative social work services, focusing on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Mentor and supervise social work staff, ensuring compliance with Social Work England standards.
* Contribute to overall service management to achieve key performance targets and adhere to statutory requirements.
* Deputise for the Service Manager when necessary, ensuring the smooth running of the department.
* Organise and delegate team workloads, ensuring high-quality interventions for children, young people, and families.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
* Develop effective working partnerships with other agencies, advocating for children and ensuring their voices are heard.
* Engage in continuous improvement through audits, observations, and learning implementation within social work practice.
Qualifications & Education
* Degree in Social Work / Certified Qualification in Social Work (CQSW) / Certificate in Social Service (CSS) / Diploma in Social Work(DiSWSP) / Home Office letter of recognition
* Social Work England registration
* Hold or willing to complete Post Qualifying award in social work or Children, Young people, Families and Carers (specialist post qualifying award in social work) within 18 months of appointment
* Hold or willing complete Practice Educator or Assessor accreditation within 18 months of appointment
* Evidence of Post Qualification learning and development
* This post requires satisfactory clearance of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service disclosure
Morden, nestled within the London Borough of Merton, offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and city accessibility. With its lush parks, vibrant community, and proximity to central London, Morden offers both a fulfilling career opportunity and a delightful place to call home. Consider this not just a job, but an adventure where you can make a lasting impact while living in an extraordinary environment.
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