We are looking for an Experienced Team Manager who has Local Authority Experience and would be required to carry out the following duties:

To lead and manage performance of a team of social workers and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice that inspires staff to give of their best in their roles.Introduce, embed and continually improve at team level, the quality of social work consistent with established models of good practice.To be responsible for ensuring that staff effectively support young people through the transition process from the age of 18 years to 25 years ensuring personalisation choice and control.The person should have the skills to ensure that there is strong partnership working with all the key partners in transition, these include health, social care, education.To provide professional advice to staff, colleagues and partners for the area of responsibility including partnerships with Special Educational Needs, Leaving Care Team and Children with Disabilities Service ensuring delivering of outcomes including education, health and care plans.To work closely with the Service Manager, council colleagues and other external professionals to provide information and deliver social care to residents. In particular to support embedding cultural and behavioural changes which ensure holistic and positive outcomes for residents and that appropriate services are delivered at the right time, in the right place to the right people.To be responsible for overseeing the professional standards of the social workers within the locality based team, managing risk & performance, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory guidance, including the transformation agendas for health and social care.Contribute to strategic development of the service. Work with others across social care, integrated care networks, the hospital teams, voluntary and community sector and other agencies to develop services, share best practice and ensure consistency of approach.

To apply for this role you must have:Be eligible to work within the UKWe offer:An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referralCertified complimentary training24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical areaEmployee Benefits ProgrammeOur own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too!

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