Assistant Team Manager - Children in Care Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an Assistant Team Manager within the Children in Care Team to work full time based in Medway.

The salary for this permanent Assistant Team Manager job is up to £56,615 per annum.

Main duties:

• Line management responsibility for 3-4 social workers and delivering high-quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, timely decision making, effective implementation and review of children’s plans, and providing opportunities to reflect and recognize areas of practice which are good or require improvement, supporting the ongoing learning and development of children.
• The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
• Complete and review performance development plans for your supervisees which enhance individuals' personal and professional development needs and contribute to staff retention.
• Chair strategy sessions, maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR), and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.
• Support the safer recruitment and selection of new staff, both within the team and across Children’s Social Care, to ensure staffing levels are maintained.
• Keep up to date with the Council’s organizational policies, government guidance, legislation, research, and national trends to maintain the highest professional standards.
• Deputize for the Team Manager where necessary and as appropriate. You will be the first point of contact for support and advice for your supervisees and will be required to attend meetings on your manager's behalf, for example, performance clinic, when they are on leave.
• Actively promote work-life balance and flexible working to achieve high-quality service delivery.
• Work with colleagues, Team Managers, Service Managers, and the Head of Service to achieve service plan objectives/targets.
• At the discretion of the Head of Service, undertake such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.

Requirements of this Assistant Team Manager role:

• A social work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.

Contact:
This Assistant Team Manager job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.

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