Team Manager Assessment

We are looking for a Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.

About the team

The team will assess a family's situation and then use their findings to make decisions and perform any statutory functions needed to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families. The role involves working with children that have a range of different needs, such as CIN (children in need) and CP (child protection). Having experience within all frontline teams is desirable. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to senior management on performance. Working effectively with connected services is essential to ensuring the best outcome for every case.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.

What's on offer?

• Up to £50 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working pattern

• Hybrid working schedule
• An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
• Parking available / nearby
• Easily accessible via car or public transport