Team Manager

Seven Social Care is looking for a Team Manager at Staffordshire County Council

The role:

1. Leading on the delivery of the statutory responsibilities of the Authority relating to children’s safeguarding (in the broadest sense) under the Children and Families Act 2017 and it’s contextual framework through Working Together 2015 and other relevant legislation e.g. Education Act 1996, Children Act 1989, Adoption & Children Act 2006 etc

2. Provide the highest level of professional leadership, motivation and direction to a team of qualified social workers, family practitioners and others to ensure that the service provided is effective and meets the needs of children, young people and their families

3. Lead a team of practitioners and manage the day to day practice and the safe allocation of work and to ensure these are progressed in accordance with the statutory frameworks (as applicable)

4. Ensure that effective professional practice and supervision is delivered throughout the team following the principles of the knowledge and skills statements for social workers and in adherence with Children and Social Work Act 2017

5. Identify and embed service improvements through audits, quality assurance, identifying training, benchmarking and the interpretation and dissemination of legislation

6. Investigate and respond to complaints, MP enquiries and complex case enquiries e.g. involvement in serious case reviews/learning reviews where appropriate

7. Participate and work in partnership through relevant boards, e.g. LSCB, partnership committees, locality arrangements and other meetings as necessary

8. Maintain, develop and contribute to internal, local, regional, national and multi-agency partnerships to influence, support and maintain best practice

9. Appropriately share information with partners and stakeholders to meet legal requirements and support the effective provision of the safeguarding (in the broadest sense) of children and young people

10. Ensure effective management and use of all available resource, staff and financial are regulatory compliant and in accordance with SCC’s guidance

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake initial visits & Form F Assessments.

Initiate and carry out local recruitment activities and analyse the effectiveness of methods used.

Carry out stringent assessment and completion of Form F to standard, presenting reports to panel.

Ensure that at all times you work with a commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Working with Seven Social Care:

Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.

Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.

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