Kingston & Richmond- Team Manager- Children with Disabilities

Posted 05 April 2024
Salary Up to £44.5 per hour
LocationKingston upon Thames
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceSWJJ-AfC-CWD_1712310419
Contact NameJames Jackson

Job description

Team Manager - Achieving for Children - Children with Disabilities Team

Team Leader - Children with Disabilities Based 3 days a week in the office Role is 36 hours a week (5 days) Rates in line with the London Pledge Management of Social Workers Must have recent experience in a Children's Disabilities Team Post covering a permanent vacancy whilst we continue to recruit Parking is available

Benefits in this role:

* Supportive team and management
* Flexible working available
* Long term contract
* Progression opportunities

Your main responsibilities include:

* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
* You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
* You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
* You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
* You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
* You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.

Essential requirements:

* Social Work England registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* 2 years+ post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working with Remedy

  • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
  • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
  • Double payrolls each week.