Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Safeguarding TeamSpecialism: Social WorkLocation: Walsall, UKSalary: £41.42 per hourType: Full-time locum, 3 months
Exciting opportunity alert! We are seeking a Social Work Team Manager for our Safeguarding Team in Walsall, UK. This locum role offers an impressive hourly rate of £41.42ph for a 3-months period, providing you with the perfect blend of professional growth and flexibility. As a full-time position, you will be required to be present in the office three days per week, with the option to work from home for the remaining two days, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Perks and benefits
- Locum flexibility: Being a locum offers unmatched flexibility, enabling you to choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals.
- Competitive pay: Enjoy competitive pay while gaining valuable experience across different challenges and opportunities.
- Hybrid working: Split your time between the office and home, offering the chance to work from the comfort of your own environment while reducing commuting stress and cost.
- Career development: Build your skill set in a supportive team while gaining exposure to different challenges and opportunities that contribute to your career advancement.
What you will do
- Lead, supervise and support a dynamic team of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, ASYEs and Trainee Social Workers to deliver top-tier safeguarding services.
- Take charge of overseeing assessments, care planning, reviews, and interventions, ensuring all statutory timescales are adhered to with precision.
- Manage Family Help and Child Protection plans, including pre-proceedings and court proceedings for enhanced child and family safeguarding.
- Provide safeguarding oversight while making complex decisions to improve outcomes for children and families.
- Monitor team performance through regular supervision, audits, quality assurance, and performance management, maintaining high standards and consistent outcomes.
- Engage collaboratively with partner agencies to implement effective multi-agency support and strategic planning.
- Maximise resource management and ensure efficient use of delegated budgets to guarantee value for money.
- Assist in recruitment, induction, as well as training and development of the team, fostering growth and stability within the department.
Living and working in Walsall offers the unique blend of a thriving local community and a rich history, combined with modern amenities and easy access to nature. With excellent transport links, Walsall is a fantastic place to enhance your career while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Join us in making a difference where it truly counts!
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