Locum Team Manager - Assessment

A Local Authority in the South East of England is looking for an experienced Team Manager to join their South East Assessment Team.

This is a Locum Social Work role.

The purpose of the team manager is to lead and manage to ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive and effective service.

Benefits for you as a Team Manager:

• Competitive Pay Rate: £43.00p/h
• WFH and office based working available
• Easily accessible via car or public transport

Your responsibilities as a Team Manager:

• To positively influence developments that affect social work practice
• To act as the specialist adviser on children in need and contribute to the development of relevant policy and services.
• To effectively use and translate statutory, community, voluntary and independent resources within the context of Government legislation, Council and Departmental policy to enhance best practice and contribute to better outcomes.
• To provide guidance, support and individual directions necessary to ensure the maintenance and development of appropriate skills and standards.
• Excellent knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children, particularly the Children Act 1989;
• Ability to make appropriate assessments, plan interventions, have knowledge of resources, make care plans including review and evaluation.
• To ensure staff are aware of departmental policies and procedures including child protection procedures and that they incorporate these into their work.

Requirements of you as a Team Manager:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• A valid Social Work England registration
• Have competent knowledge and experience of working as a Team Manager in a Assessment Team
• Driving License is Preferred

Location: Reigate

Umbrella pay rate: £45.00p/h

PAYE payment options available also

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