We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wirral to assist with the appointment of a Team Manager, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £45.00 - £56.29 per hour
Summary:
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Responsibilities:
* Ensure that staff and key stakeholders are briefed appropriately in relation to councilwide communications and matters relevant to the Service area.
* Oversee and scrutinise the quality of the service and practice to make sure decisions are made in the best interests of the child, young person and their families.
* Manage staff in line with agreed social work standards and organisational policies and procedures.
* Liaise and build collaborative multi-agency relationships taking responsibility for promoting the organisation and its services and shaping its future direction.
* Comply with service procedures and legal requirements to manage and respond to enquiries and complaints.
* Deal with enquiries from Councillors and attend Committees as required.
Qualifications:
* Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; Dip SW.
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and able to evidence this.
* Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
Experience:
* Extensive experience of managing a team within a Social Care environment.
* Experience of dealing effectively with employee performance management issues in line with corporate policies.
* Significant experience of mentoring and coaching others across all levels of social care practitioners.
* Significant experience of dealing with complex cases carrying risk of harm.
* Experience of working with children and families in statutory services.
* Experience of working with partner agencies.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K.
* This role requires an enhanced DBS.
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