Team Manager – Cared Team

Dive into this exciting opportunity in Torbay with the Cared For Team, where your leadership and expertise can shine. As a Team Manager, you will earn £45.00 per hour and have the flexibility of Full Time/Part Time employment. This ongoing role offers you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of looked after children while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Torbay.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Flexibility to work Full Time or Part Time, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
• Locum Variety: Experience the variety of working as a locum, where each day can bring new challenges and rewards.
• Professional Exposure: Gain valuable exposure to different cases and broaden your professional experience.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career development and training to enhance your skill set and advance in your career.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a vibrant and supportive team who share a common goal of delivering outstanding care.

What you will do:

• Lead, supervise, and support Social Workers managing looked after children and care planning responsibilities, ensuring high standards are met.
• Ensure statutory visits, reviews, assessments, and care plans are completed within required timescales and quality standards.
• Provide reflective supervision, case direction, and professional development support to team members.
• Oversee permanence planning, including reunification, long-term fostering, Special Guardianship Orders, and adoption planning where appropriate.
• Manage complex safeguarding concerns, placement stability issues, and risks affecting children in care.

Person Specification:

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or an equivalent recognised Social Work qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing management and leadership development.
• Practice Educator, ILM Leadership qualification, or equivalent management training is desirable.

Registration & Compliance

• Current registration with Social Work England is essential.

Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience within Children’s Social Care.
• Substantial experience working with Looked After Children/Cared For Children services.
• Previous experience supervising or managing social work staff within a local authority environment.
• Experience in managing complex safeguarding and permanence cases.

Living and working in Torbay offers you a unique blend of coastal charm and professional satisfaction. With stunning coastline, quaint villages, and a friendly community, Torbay provides a perfect backdrop for your next career move. Dive in and make a splash as you lead the team to success!