Team Manager; Social Worker - Intervention & Planning Team

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Job Title: Team Manager (Social Worker)
Specialism: Intervention & Planning Team
Location: Barnet, UK
Salary: £43.72 per hour
Type: Full Time, Ongoing (36 hours per week, Hybrid)

Join Barnet Council as a Team Manager for the Intervention & Planning Team, where you will lead a dedicated group of Social Workers in delivering essential child‑centred services. You will earn an impressive £43.72 hourly while working a full‑time schedule of 36 hours per week in a hybrid role with at least two days in the office. Nested in the vibrant location of 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, this ongoing opportunity requires a dynamic leader to guide the intervention team focusing on Child Protection, Children in Need, and Long Term cases.

Come and make a difference in the lives of children and families in Barnet.

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that locum work offers, allowing you to build a rewarding career while maintaining work‑life balance.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement with at least two office days per week, providing the perfect blend of collaboration and remote working.
• Professional Development: Work in an empowering environment where your expertise is recognised and supported through continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive Pay: Earn an attractive hourly rate of £43.72, reflecting your skills and leadership experience.
• Excellent
  
  Location:
  
  Enjoy working in London with easy access to outstanding amenities, cultural attractions, and excellent transport links.

• Take on operational and financial responsibility for designated elements of the service, providing leadership and management support to the staff.
• Ensure children's needs are assessed holistically and in a timely manner, providing appropriate services to meet those needs.
• Lead a team of Social Workers in an intervention team involving Child Protection, Children in Need, and Court Work.
• Manage a professional, child‑centred service, ensuring adherence to regulations and legislation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver services in a family setting aligned with children's best interests.
• Tackle complex issues creatively, ensuring service delivery within budgets.
• Develop specialist knowledge and act as a resource in your field.
• Work closely with senior management in operational and strategic developments, contributing to the overall service management.
• Handle case responsibilities from assessment to closure, ensuring awareness of developments in each case.
• Prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children, making crucial decisions regarding their immediate safety.