Social Work Team Manager – Children with Disability Team

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Children with Disability Team

Specialism: Children’s Social Care

Location: Croydon

Salary: £37.52 hourly

Type: Ongoing opportunity (Full time or Part time)

This is an ongoing opportunity that can be full time or part time, perfect for experienced individuals looking to make a difference while maintaining flexibility. Nestled in the vibrant borough of Croydon, this position invites those ready for an exciting new challenge.

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid Working: The role includes the advantage of working three days in an office, providing a balanced approach between professional oversight and personal flexibility.
• Flexible Locum Opportunity: As a locum opportunity, you will have the freedom to manage your own schedule and choose assignments that fit your career goals.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through continuous professional development opportunities.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from competitive compensation.

What you will do

• Lead, supervise, and manage a team of Social Workers delivering statutory social work services to children and young people with disabilities.
• Ensure assessments, care plans, and interventions are robust, evidence-based, outcome-focused, and completed within statutory timescales.
• Oversee safeguarding activity and ensure compliance with the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and local safeguarding procedures.
• Allocate work effectively according to complexity, risk, and practitioner capability while monitoring workload and service performance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Management qualification or evidence of leadership development is desirable.

Registration & Compliance

• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).

Experience

• Significant post-qualification social work experience within Children’s Services.
• Experience managing or supervising practitioners within a statutory social work environment.
• Proven experience working with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.

Immerse yourself in the thriving community of Croydon, a place known for its rich history, cultural diversity, and excellent transport links to London, making it an ideal location for a vibrant work-life balance. Come and be a part of this unique opportunity to make a real impact in children’s social care.

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