JOB-20240819-db742659
Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge as a Team Manager in the Emergency Duty Team for Children and Young People in Lewisham? This ongoing locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £44.50 and is full time. You're invited to lead a team in providing exceptional out-of-hours social work services across various demographics, focusing on maintaining high-quality standards and effective service delivery.
Perks and benefits:
- Full Time: Enjoy a consistent work schedule with the opportunity to dive deep into your role and make a real impact.
- Diverse Experience: Working in locum positions allows you to build a diverse portfolio, enhancing your career prospects and broadening your skills.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of various training and development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and updated.
- Flexibility: Experience the flexibility often associated with locum roles, giving you better control over your work-life balance.
What you will do:
- Manage and coordinate the Emergency Duty Social Work Team to deliver high-quality services to children, young people, their families, and vulnerable adults.
- Deploy staffing resources effectively to meet professional standards and statutory timescales.
- Monitor team performance against key performance indicators and ensure improvements where necessary.
- Provide supervision, set targets and guide team members, ensuring risks are effectively assessed and addressed.
- Audit and review case files to ensure excellence in practice standards, taking corrective measures as needed.
- Authorize and review case recommendations, taking personal responsibility for these decisions.
- Develop systems and processes to meet service expectations and conduct regular monitoring.
- Prepare reports and contribute to the annual business service plan.
- Handle complaints and collaborate with other team managers to strengthen inter-team relationships.
- Manage budgets effectively and make financial decisions that ensure value for the council and clients.
- Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management within the team.
- Ensure compliance with legislation related to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, maintaining high health and safety standards for staff.
- Participate in the duty rota to provide emergency social work services.
Lewisham is a dynamic and lively area, offering a vibrant community spirit and excellent transport links to Central London. It's an ideal place to both live and work, with a diverse culture, beautiful parks, and a host of leisure activities. Join us in Lewisham and become part of a supportive and forward-thinking community that values innovation and excellence in social work.
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