Assistant Team Manager

Job Purpose

• To ensure continuity/consistency in delivery of service by supervising staff as delegated by the Team Manager

• To retain experienced SW/OT staff in front line positions

• To work with complex cases within departmental policies and procedures

• To assist Team Manager by contributing to the planning and development of the service within commissioning plans and to assist the management of the workflow

Role Responsibilities

• To support the team in managing their caseloads, which will involve some co- working of complex cases

• Quality control of written reports/assessments/minutes including court reports, produced within the team

• Assist in the writing of reports for less experience staff and support at meetings and within the court arena

• Chair and attend meetings in line with Statutory duties

• Plan and conduct group supervision sessions within the team

• Representing Team Manager in strategy meetings

• Acting as first point of reference for case work issues where consultation is needed

• Recommending to Team Manager any financial payments required for families and or young person

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place

Interested? Contact me today for more information! chloe.boakes@csltd.org.uk / 07725 902 996

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.