Team Manager - Children in Care

Team Manager – Children in Care Initial 3 interim contract North West, Local Authority   £38-40 per hour Inside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen within a Local Authority in the North West for a Team Manager to come and support the Children in Care team for an initial 3 months. You must be able to demonstrate decisive and safe choices for children in care whilst managing a team of social workers.   About your role as the Team Manager – Children in Care: Be accountable for the management of all cases and referrals to the Children in Care Service. Allocate cases/referrals. To monitor and review the work of the team including regular audits, in accordance with performance/quality standards/Borough procedures. Be responsible for the management of delegated budgets and to ensure that resources are used in the most cost efficient and effective way. To provide regular professional guidance, supervision and support to team members in accordance with policy and procedures.  Your required experience as the Team Manager – Children in Care: Qualified Social Worker. Experience working at Team Manager level. Ability to challenge others constructively and make informed decisions. Proven post qualifying in childcare field work, and family placement services, including experience at Senior Practitioner level. Ability to motivate staff, promote best practice and performance management. Available references for most recent 2 year’s roles and Enhanced DBS will be required. If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)