Main characteristics
- Location
- West Midlands (County)
- Company
- Connect2staff
- Salary
- £40 - £41/hour
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Category
- Social Care / Nursing
Job summary
Birmingham Children's Trust are looking for a locum Team Manager!Person Specification:
SWE Registration
Eligible to work in the UK
Drive and have access to a car
Post-qualified experience
Degree level or equivalent in Social Work General Duties and Responsibilities
Service Effectiveness
To provide an effective child centred service, which complies with legal, regulatory and statutory guidance, and leads to improved outcomes for children.
To ensure the promotion and safeguarding of children and young people's welfare is the cornerstone of service delivery, taking responsibility for the implementation of legislation, policies and procedures within the team/centre/designated specialism.
To be responsible for overseeing the social work practices within the team through reflective supervision, regular evidence based auditing and feedback thus setting standards of service.
Resource Management
To contribute to budget monitoring ensuring that services are delivered within budget and deliver best value for children and young people.
To oversee that social workers can do their jobs safely and have the practical tools and resources they need to practice effectively. Assess risks and take action to minimise and prevent them.Leadership of Staff and Change Programme
To take responsibility for a team in excess of 7 social workers, ensuring high quality and regular supervision and effective performance management systems are in place.
To work with staff to manage and allocate cases ensuring that children, young people, carers and families receive first class specialist assessments and timely support to meet their needs.
To manage own and support others' continuous professional development.General
To develop collaborative working relationships with relevant services and provide local leadership which contributes to effective partnership working.Rewards/Benefits of Working with Connect2SocialWork:
Free DBS and compliance service
Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
Prompt and reliable payroll system
"Refer a Friend" bonus - get £400 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
"Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*
Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates