Team Manager - Children in Care - Dudley
Eden Brown Synergy
Role
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Children in Care Team Manager to come and support the team whilst in transition for recruitment for Dudley Council. Someone who can work from the office 2 days per week central Dudley, and every 3rd week fully office based to cover duty. The Team Manager is expected to chair strategy meetings, placement planning meetings, Stability meetings, MACE, court work including adoption, team of 6 Social Workers and 1 Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
Purpose of the Job
* Responsible for the leadership and management of a social work team in the children in care service, ensuring that vulnerable children and their families receive responsive services that safeguard and promote their welfare.
* Actively promote and contribute to the strategic developments for children and their families in Dudley.
* Responsible over Social Workers, ASYE's, Trainee Social Workers
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MANAGING ACTIVITIES
* To have full responsibility for the delivery of services to children, young people, their families
and carers, in line with legislation, guidance and local policy and procedures.
* To make highly complex decisions relating to social service provision for children, young people
and their families within Dudley.
* To manage allocation of work in accordance with priorities, ensuring that assessments, care
plans and reviews are implemented where required and ensure that all statutory timescales are
met.
* To work collaboratively with partner agencies, within the children's division and in the
voluntary sector to ensure multi-agency assessment, planning, intervention and review.
* To negotiate the provision of services with voluntary and external agencies that supports the
delivery of services to children, young people, their families and carers.
* To contribute to the management of services as a member of the Children's Services
Management Team.
* To promote effective internal and external communication.
* To chair and participate in working groups, task groups, permanency planning and to be fully
involved in Service planning, team meetings, over seeing the care plans for children you are
corporately responsibly for.
* To ensure the requirements of appropriate childcare legislation and guidance are understood by
all members of staff. This should be disseminated during team meetings and within supervision
Essential Requirements:
* Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
* Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a Team Manager within children's services.
* Registration: Social Work England Registration.
* Driving: Valid driving license and access to own vehicle.
Benefits:
* DBS Check: Processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
* Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for referring a colleague or friend.
* Job Finding Bonus: Receive a bonus for finding your own job.
* Payroll: Enjoy twice-weekly payroll for timely payments.
* Dedicated Consultant: Receive support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your job search, employment, and beyond.
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Apply Now:
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at or call on 0114 700 3804.
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Be part of a committed team that is dedicated to improving the lives of foster carers and children. Apply today and contribute to a supportive and nurturing environment in Dudley.
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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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