Job Title: Social Work Deputy Team Manager
Team: UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children)
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Asap
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: 37
Rate: £44
We require an experienced Deputy Team Manager within our UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children) Service to effectively support the Team Manager and Social Work team.
The candidate must have a proven track record as a Deputy Team Manager in Safeguarding/Permanence and be confident in the application of all legal proceedings and legal frameworks, with a robust understanding of young people’s whole journey through the care system.
Must be experienced in promoting stable placements and implementing positive long-term change and improvements, supporting with clear pathway planning.
Will actively support the Team Manager in decision making, chairing meetings, and working in partnership with partners/multi-agencies, particularly Housing, Health, and Education.
Needs to be able to advocate for our young people to secure access to the services that they need.
Will support all recruitment, induction, training, and effective supervision of all team members, championing professional career development.
Will be a Practice Educator.
First initial 3-4 weeks is full-time on-site for induction and training, then at least 3 varied days per week on-site. So ideally will live locally.
Free parking on site.
Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:
* DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
* Social Work England registration
* Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to make good decisions based on information available
* Ability to work alone and contribute to a team/multi-agency setups
* Possess knowledge of service needs
* Competent IT skills and ability to navigate electronic file/recording systems
* Ability to write clear, concise, and robust assessments/reports/files
* Flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises
If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!
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