Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Team Manager to work within a Looked After Children's Team (LAC) for Surrey County Council.

Job Purpose

As a team manager you will support the Service manager in managing a team of social workers and family support workers and you will be the voice between management and social workers. You will line manage social workers which will include, supervision, case management, management of risk, performance management and supporting social workers to develop further and progress. An essential part of your role will be to balance supporting social workers in their roles, whilst also promoting and implementing the organisational goals and targets. Your role will include strategic work such as looking at recruitment and retention whilst working with the management team in Surrey to improve quality of services and develop processes and policies.

You will work with professionals from various teams and services and network to ensure positive links between the team and other parts of the service to ensure effective multi-professional working. You will also have opportunities to develop your own skills and experience within Surrey and continue your own career progression.

About you

• That you are a qualified social worker with HCPC and have a social work degree or recognised equivalent qualification.
• A broad knowledge of social work practice and legislation, including safeguarding.
• An ability to demonstrate excellent assessment and analysis skills.#
• Experience of working in Care Proceedings is necessary.
• Previous managerial experience in a Looked After Children's Team.

If you are interested please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly