Job Title: Social Work Team Manager Specialism: Children with Disabilities Job Location: Wirral, UK Salary: £45 Hourly Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing (36 Hours Per Week)
We are thrilled to offer an unparalleled opportunity for a dynamic individual ready to make a significant impact as a Team Manager in our Children with Disabilities Service. Earn £45.00 per hour in this exciting locum role, with an ongoing initial contract of 3 months, and a full-time commitment of 36 hours per week. This role, nestled within the All Age Disabilities Service, CWP, provides a vital, specialist social work service to children aged 0-18, focusing on those with complex medical conditions, learning disabilities, and autism.
Perks and benefits:
- Enjoy full-time employment at 36 hours per week, providing stability and routine while allowing you to fully engage with your team and clients.
- Seize the advantage of locum work, offering flexibility and the chance to work in different environments and broaden your professional experience.
- Engage in professional development with opportunities for learning and progression within a supportive team.
- Take advantage of the beautiful surroundings of Wirral, just a stone’s throw from stunning coastlines and vibrant local communities, enhancing your work-life balance.
- Enjoy the prospect of making a significant impact in a critical area of social work, contributing to meaningful outcomes for children.
What you will do:
- Lead a team comprising approximately 5 social workers and an Advanced Practitioner, providing strong management oversight, support, and reflective supervision.
- Cultivate a culture of learning and systemic, relational practice that drives team development.
- Mentor and support students and social workers in their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure positive outcomes for children and bolster team morale.
- Oversee effective, timely, and child-focused safeguarding measures for children with disabilities.
- Partner with adult services to facilitate positive transitions for children aged 14 to 18.
- Chair strategy discussions, lead pre-proceedings meetings, and manage care proceedings efficiently.
- Deliver quality assurance and informed decision making regarding care plans, CIN plans, and short breaks such as respite care.
- Ensure positive, impactful outcomes for children under our care.
Why Wirral?
Working in Wirral offers a perfect blend of vibrant community life and serene natural beauty. Experience a fulfilling lifestyle amidst picturesque landscapes and charming towns, all while contributing to a community that values and supports the work you do every day. It’s more than just a place to work—it’s a place to thrive.
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