Children Social Work Team Manager - Harrow - Sanctuary Personal

Location:
Harrow, UK

Salary:
£44.50 per hour

Type:
Ongoing - Full Time/Part Time Available

Jump into the vibrant world of children's social work with this thrilling locum opportunity in Harrow. As a Children Social Work Team Manager within the dynamic realms of Children Looked After, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children UASC, and Care Leavers, you will be rewarded with a competitive pay of £44.50 per hour. This ongoing role offers both full-time and part-time options, letting you tailor your work-life balance to perfection.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working: Embrace the flexibility of Full-time or Part-time working arrangements, allowing you to integrate your professional life smoothly with your personal schedule.
• Locum Experience: Dive into the rich locum experience that promises variety and rapid skill enhancement with diverse assignments.
• Competitive Pay: Revel in competitive, timely pay rates ensuring your hard work is always rewarded.
• Travel Opportunities: Enhance your work wardrobe or travel fund with potential travel reimbursements.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for free continuous professional development CPD courses to keep your skills sharp and your career advancement steady.

What you will do

• Lead, manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team delivering statutory services for Children Looked After, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Care Leavers.
• Ensure high-quality assessments, care planning, pathway planning and review processes in accordance with statutory timescales.
• Oversee complex casework, providing management oversight, reflective supervision and decision-making support.
• Promote permanence planning for looked after children, including long-term fostering, adoption and other permanency arrangements.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent recognised qualification is essential.
• A management or leadership qualification is desirable.

Registration and Compliance

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Children Act 1989 and 2004
  • Children Leaving Care Act 2000
  • Care Leavers Strategy and Statutory Guidance
  • Working Together to Safeguard Children
  • Corporate Parenting Principles
  • Relevant legislation and guidance relating to Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and asylum-seeking children

Experience

• Significant post-qualifying social work experience within children's services is required.
• Proven leadership or team management experience within sectors such as Children Looked After, Leaving Care or Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children services.

Working in Harrow is not just about the job - it's about the experience. The area boasts a rich history, superb schools, and vibrant multicultural communities. From lush green spaces to lively entertainment venues, Harrow offers a fantastic balance of work and life with superb amenities and excellent transport links right into the heart of London. Dive into this exceptional opportunity to grow your career while enjoying the vibrant character of Harrow.