Sanctuary Personnel, a leading and award-winning recruitment agency is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Assistant Team Manager to work full time based in Bexley, within the Looked After Children Team.
As the post holder of this role, you will receive a competitive salary of £41,923 - £47,046 per annum.
Duties:
Be responsible for assisting the team manager with supervising, leading, and supporting a team of social work practitioners and support staff within a statutory child protection service area (ie: child in need, child protection, children looked after)
Work in an often stressful working environment and dealing with a variety of complex, risky, and diverse issues when supporting and safeguarding the many children and young people we work with
Be responsible for supporting risk management and decision making within the team
Recognise both areas of strength and safety, as well as worries and danger which will then help inform the next steps in a child's safety and support plan
Be responsible for assisting with recruitment, retention, and support the ongoing learning and development of those within the team
Contribute to the strategic oversight and development of the service
Making contributions and giving feedback to the team manager on performance as well as promoting and implementing any agreed service or strategic improvement plans
Requirements of the Assistant Team Manager:
Degree or equivalent in social work
Current Social Work England registration
A good breadth of experience working with children and young people and supervising other members of staff
Substantial knowledge and experience with professional standards for social work as well as the laws, statutory guidance, and local policies and procedures and to ensure these are being modelled and adhered to within the team
Previous training and/or experience working with a solution-focused approach
A proficient ability to communicate in English and be able to influence others in an effort to help coordinate services and supports in the best way possible to keep children as safe and well cared for as possible
Experience and need to help lead on making decisions about legal planning meetings and supporting practitioners with the court process, especially where care proceedings are necessary
Contact:
This Assistant Team Manager job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
