Team Manager Assessment

"We keep on striving for the best for our children and young people" #Be More In Barking and Dagenham, we recognize the entrenched needs of our community. We are committed to tackling these challenges head on. In doing so we are transforming our services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do. Some if this change includes exciting developments such as our Pre-Birth Assessment Team, Exploitation team and an Interventions HUB which will offer evidence based interventions and support to our vulnerable children and families who are receiving assessments, are on a plan or in care. We see our Assessment service as crucial to our endeavours to get it right for our children from the very start so are looking for strong team managers to help us realise achieve this. We are looking for a permanent team manager to join an existing team of experienced staff. Our assessment service has a stable and dedicated workforce, our reliance on temporary cover is low and caseloads are mostly manageable. We are proud of our CARES approach, which follows relationship-based practice principles. Our Team Managers are central to driving excellent social work practice and making a positive difference to children, young people and their families in our community. You will be responsible for delivering services to children and young people through the operational management and supervision of social work teams. You will focus on working with MASH colleagues and managing case allocations, having casework oversight including auditing of cases. You will offer reflective supervision and support the progress and professional development of each member of your team. You will be able to demonstrate what excellent social work practice is, together with sound safeguarding knowledge.

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This is a full-time permanent role with the flexibility of hybrid working.,

• In return we offer a competitive pay package ranging between £55,620 - £59,739 per annum
• £2.5k Recruitment and Retention Allowance
• Generous pension and relocation package
• Annual leave up to 31 days
• Excellent opportunities for career progression, whether you want to broaden your experience as a social worker or step into management
• Investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing