Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Team Manager within the Referral & Assessment Team to work full time based in Lewisham.
The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £56,868 per annum.
Main duties:
* Ensure staffing resources are deployed effectively so that professional performance standards and statutory time scales are met and maintained.
* Continually monitor performance against key performance indicators and take appropriate action as necessary to meet and improve performance.
* Ensure effective and regular supervision and appraisal takes place. Set and review targets; monitor individual performance; provide guidance and direction; take appropriate management action to ensure the effective performance of all staff. Ensure risk is being effectively assessed and responded to.
* Audit and review case files on a regular basis to ensure practice standards are met/exceeded. Take remedial action as necessary.
* Review and monitor case and care packages recommendations made by social workers. Make effective decisions in authorising any such recommendations, taking personal responsibility for any decisions made.
* Prepare reports, correspondence, procedures etc., and contribute to the development of an annual business Service Plan.
* Respond as required to complaints regarding the service. Work closely and flexibly with other Team Managers both within the unit and across the division to build inter-team and unit relationships. Work in units across the division as required to provide effective management of Children’s Services.
* Ensure effective management of staff within the team including recruitment; development and training appraisal; performance management; absence management; resolution of conflict; implementation of change. Take action as appropriate in accordance with council employment procedures and policies e.g., disciplinary, capability.
* To ensure that the health and safety of staff is given significant priority and that leadership is provided in ensuring that staff take responsibility for their own and others' safety.
* Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post. Maintain and update own technical knowledge and continuous professional development.
Requirements of this Team Manager job:
* A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Continual professional development.
* Social Work England registered.
Contact:
This Team Manager job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
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