We are looking to recruit a Team Manager - Children and Families within the Social Care industry in Devon. The Team Manager - Child Protection team vacancy within Devon will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance
The duties for the team manager job can include up to the following:
Minimum of 3 years post qualification children and families work
3 years statutory work, including child protection
Literacy and numeracy to the required level
DipSW/CQSW/MASW/BAHONSSW equivalent
Post qualifying supervision of SW's or students
Basic training in management competencies
Children Act/Child Protection TrainingKnowledge of:
Child care legislation and relevant guidance, regulations and standards of best practice
Family Court procedures
DOH Guidance, Working Together To Safeguard Children and the Assessment Framework
Awareness of Issues arising from child abuse inquiries
Responsibilities of SSD in relation to children and families
Health and Safety Policies and ProceduresAbility to plan, manage and review service delivery
As a Team Manager, you will embed a high-performance culture by helping your team to continually develop their skills so they can achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and their families, Recruit manage and develop staff
Good written and verbal reasoning skills and the ability to produce reports to the required standard, to develop, monitor and maintai...