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Team Manager - Staffordshire, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment Ltd

Akton Recruitment Ltd

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Staffordshire, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Team Manager - (Childrens Services)

Staffordshire

£35/hr

Akton recruitment are currently working with a Local Authority in Staffordshire who are looking to recruit someone with strong leadership skills and with Team Manager experience.

This is a great opportunity for a long term temporary contract.

Our goal is to establish a supportive environment that enables families to safely remain together and thrive in their communities by leveraging their strengths.

This approach is not only the ethical choice, but it is also supported by families who express adesire to avoid reliance on external services.

Furthermore, research indicates that addressing needs within the family or community at an early stage results in better outcomes for all involved.

Adopting this approach will also enhance sustainability by allowingus to assist a greater number of families in leading fulfilling lives.

The changes we have already implemented across the children and families system are outlined in this report.

Moving forward, we will continue to develop a strengths-based approach thatfosters an inclusive culture and provides the necessary support to help children achieve their optimal outcomes.

Key Accountabilities:

Leading on the delivery of the statutory responsibilities of the Authority relating to children's safeguarding (in the broadest sense) under the Children and Families Act 2017 and it's contextual framework through Working Together 2015 and other relevantlegislation e.g. Education Act 1996, Children Act 1989, Adoption & Children Act 2006 etc
Providing the highest level of professional leadership, motivation and direction to a team of qualified social workers, family practitioners and others to ensure that the service provided is effective and meets the needs of children, young people and theirfamilies.
Leading a team of practitioners and manage the day to day practice and the safe allocation of work and to ensure these are progressed in accordance with the statutory frameworks (as applicable)
Ensure that effective professional practice and supervision is delivered throughout the team following the principles of the knowledge and skills statements for social workers and in adherence with Children and Social Work Act 201
Identifying and embed service improvements through audits, quality assurance, identifying training, bench marking and the interpretation and dissemination of legislation
Investigate and respond to complaints, MP enquiries and complex case enquiries e.g. involvement in serious case reviews/learning reviews where appropriate.
Participating and work in partnership through relevant boards, e.g. LSCB, partnership committees, locality arrangements and other meetings as necessary
Maintaining, develop and contribute to internal, local, regional, national and multiagency partnerships to influence, support and maintain best practice.
Appropriately share information with partners and stakeholders to meet legal requirements and support the effective provision of the safeguarding (in the broadest sense) of children and young people
Ensuring effective management and use of all available resource, staff and financial are regulatory compliant and in accordance with SCC's guidance

Qualifications:

Professional social work qualification
Additional professional qualification in a related area or evidence which can demonstrate skills, knowledge and ability e.g. Practice Educator
Management qualification/equivalent experience
Registration with Social Work England (SWE)

Skills: