Social Work Team Manager – Children’s Team

JOB-20240819-db742659 Social Work Team Manager within Children’s Team, Doncaster – Full Time – £40 Hourly – Ongoing Calling all dynamic leaders looking for a thrilling opportunity with a vibrant team! We have an exciting locum position as a Social Work Team Manager within the Children’s Team in the lively town of Doncaster. This full-time role, offering a competitive hourly rate of £40, promises variety and professional growth. The Social Work Team Manager will provide strong, visible leadership and day-to-day operational management, ensuring effective delivery of statutory services to children in need, children on child protection plans, and looked-after children. Join us for an ongoing adventure in making a real difference in the lives of children and families. Perks and benefits: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of locum work, where you’re in control of your work-life balance. With this full-time position, you can maximise your earning potential on an hourly salary. Additionally, you will benefit from diverse learning opportunities, networking with professionals across various sectors. Take advantage of comprehensive support and development programs that will elevate your career. Embrace the thrill of working in different environments with the security of a regular schedule. What you will do: – Provide strong, visible leadership and day-to-day operational management to the team. – Ensure effective delivery of statutory services to children in need, children on child protection plans, and looked-after children. – Oversee allocation and prioritisation of cases, ensuring workloads are balanced and manageable. – Monitor performance through audits, supervision, and key performance indicators, ensuring high standards of practice. – Chair complex meetings, including strategy discussions, CIN reviews, and professionals’ meetings. – Ensure the timely completion of assessments, care plans, and reviews in line with statutory deadlines. – Offer reflective, challenging supervision that promotes safe decision-making and positive outcomes for children. – Contribute to service planning, improvement initiatives, and inspection readiness. – Manage HR processes for your team, including recruitment, sickness absence, capability, and disciplinary matters. – Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated, multi-agency approaches to safeguarding. Why Doncaster? Doncaster is not just a place to work; it is a community to thrive in. Known for its rich history and modern vibrancy, Doncaster is a great place to put down roots. With excellent transport links, a supportive social network, and plenty to do on weekends from shopping to exploring the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, there is much to love about living and working here. Join us and enjoy a career that feels like more than just a job. Working with GHJ: GHJ is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.