Assistant Team Manager- Children's Services

Posted 16 August 2022
Salary depending on experience
LocationSwindon
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencejess8_1660640648
Contact NameJessica Bussell

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an Assistant Team manager for Childrens Services.

You will need to be:

  • SWE registered
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Job Description:

  • To undertake work in accordance with legislation, guidance and protocols and have a clear understanding of how the role contributes and adds value to outcomes for children and their families.
  • To undertake the necessary investigations using information from various sources in addition to direct contact with families, children and professionals to analyse and determine the level of support and actions required.
  • To ensure that social workers record all case work, undertake assessments, analysis, decisions, care planning and actions on the necessary ICS systems - signing off all decisions made and discussing any issues that require clarification or further scrutiny with the relevant member of staff.
  • To offer guidance, supervision and support to practitioners to enable them to take actions to prevent family breakdown or escalation of issues / risk, accurately recording the advice and guidance given.
  • Lead and supervise team members on a day to day basis, including their performance management through regular supervision and appraisal, in order to deliver a high quality and consistent service.
  • Ensure that monthly activity and performance feedback is provided to the Group Manager.
  • Motivate and develop the team through learning opportunities that ensure that the competencies and professional practice required to achieve the aims and objectives of the service are met.
  • Undertake audits and collect service user feedback on the service to enable robust reporting and management information as well as identifying areas for service development and improvement.
  • Ensure that the service meets its statutory obligations and ensure that departmental and council procedures are effectively implemented and followed.

Why Choose Remedy?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • 1st tier agency
  • Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly