Assistant Team Manager (Childrens)

Our client Medway council is looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join their Children's social work team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To assist and support the Team Manager in leading, managing and coaching a team and in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, and living within their family if it is safe to do so. This post is non case holding.

To improve outcomes for children by participating in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.

Deputise for the Team Manager, supervise staff, and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.

To be competent in all areas of the PCF- Advanced Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for practice supervisors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Line management responsibility for 3 - 4 social workers and to deliver high quality supervision regularly to review case work and critically reflect on the work being undertaken. This includes case management oversight, and timely decision making, the effective implementation and review of children's plans and provides the opportunity to reflect and recognise areas of practice which are good or requires improvement and supports the ongoing learning and development of. The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
Complete and review performance development plans your supervisees which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contributes towards staff retention.

Chair strategy, review, planning, professional and network meetings as appropriate.

Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Medway Council specific recording systems to promote effective case management.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.


• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs


• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.


• Double payrolls each week.

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

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