Social Work Team Manager - MASH Team

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Northampton
  • £58,327 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - MASH Team
Location: Northampton
Type: Permanent
Salary: £54,082 - £58,327 per annumOverall Purpose of RoleSanctuary Personnel are seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead, manage, and direct our client's social care team for children and young people, ensuring the provision of high-quality services in accordance with relevant legislation and standards. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable children, improving their outcomes, and fulfilling statutory responsibilities.Working ArrangementsThis role primarily fits into a flexible working arrangement, with opportunities for fixed and fieldwork as required.Main Accountabilities
  • Lead, manage, and direct the day-to-day operations of children's social care teams, including allocation of work and decision-making in line with delegated authority, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures for safeguarding.
  • Recruit, supervise, appraise, and develop staff in alignment with organisational requirements and statutory obligations, fostering a skilled and effective workforce.
  • Manage budgets effectively, monitoring expenditure patterns to inform planning and budget setting within the Directorate.
  • Foster partnership and multi-agency working to assess risks, respond to needs, and safeguard children, promoting information sharing with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement team plans aligning with organisational and partnership objectives, continually improving services based on local needs analysis.
  • Drive service improvements through audit, quality assurance, data management, and performance monitoring in compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Ensure staff management and service delivery adhere to equality policies, promoting inclusivity and diversity.
  • Maintain health and safety standards within the team and service locations.
  • Undertake additional duties as necessary, including deputising for line managers and representing the service on internal and external initiatives.
Person SpecificationQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceQualifications Required:
  • Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
  • Certified Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Certificate in Social Service (CSS), Diploma in Social Work (DiSW-SP), or equivalent.
  • Home Office letter of recognition.
  • Practice Teacher Award/Enabling Others.
  • SWE registration.
  • Management Qualification NVQ Level 5.
  • Post-qualifying child care or specialist award.
Experience and Knowledge:
  • Minimum 5 years post-qualifying experience in children's social care, including statutory child care.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage staff and team performance effectively.
  • In-depth knowledge of child care legislation and relevant research.
  • Budget management skills and understanding of budget principles.
  • Experience in multi-agency working and relationship building.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
  • Understanding of post-qualification specialist awards for supervision purposes.
Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Interpersonal skills for effective people management.
  • Organisational skills for workload management.
  • Data interpretation and analysis for performance management.
  • Budget management skills.
  • Representation abilities at

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