Deputy Team Manager (Children's Social Services)

4SocialWork

Job Description

The position will be initially for 3 months, but is likely to be extended due to the urgent requirement.

Duties may include:

1. Supervise & manage social work staff within a performance management framework
2. Ensure the prompt allocation of work and cases
3. Advise the Team Manager of any issues in regard to the performance management of individual staff, and, with any case allocation issues.
4. Completion of any relevant reports to required quality standard and within timescale
5. Ensure all work undertaken is in line with, and as required by, the relevant legislation, guidance or procedures
6. Ensure accurate and up-to-date record keeping (including electronic databases/client records)
7. Promote good quality practise within the team.
8. Maintain and promote partnership working with other agencies
9. Facilitate the participation of parents, children & young people
10. Provide cover for the Team Manager, when required
11. To work within any allocated budgets
12. To uphold and comply with the statutory provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any other associated legislation or Council Polices and procedures.
13. To understand and comply with the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
14. The above mentioned duties are neither exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as required by the service.

We offer:
- Competitive rates
- Bonuses for your loyalty and referrals
- Training opportunities and professional development
- Full support by an expert Social Work Consultant team

Please provide your full postal address and contact telephone number, to enable us to provide a speedy response to your enquiry.

Upon registering with 4 Social Work you will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, certificates of qualifications, 3 forms of Identity (1 must be registered to your current address), Overseas police check if applicable and proof of National Insurance, a clear enhanced CRB, references covering the last 5 years and a full CV covering and explaining any gaps in your employment history and also having the reasons for leaving your previous posts.

If you are looking for you next role, whether newly qualified or a at management level, please email us your CV and job reference ASAP.

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