Social Work Practice Manager - Leaving Care - Expiring soon!

Posted 02/04/2024 by Sheldon Phillips Ltd

Location:
East London

Social Work Practice Manager – Leaving Care – Greenwich

Role:  Social Work Practice Manager
Location:  Greenwich
Team: Leaving Care 
Pay:  Up to £40.50 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
OFSTED: Outstanding
In the office: Hybrid

Are you an experienced Social Work Practice Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference? The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking a passionate individual like you to lead one of our Leaving Care Teams in Children's Services!

As a Social Work Practice Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and success of vulnerable children and young adults transitioning from care. You will oversee a dedicated Leaving Care Team, providing guidance, support, and supervision to social workers as they navigate complex cases and deliver high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Help the Team Manager with, managing and supervising a team of social workers within the Leaving Care Team, ensuring effective caseload management and adherence to statutory requirements.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to team members, promoting a culture of excellence, compassion, and professionalism.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess needs, develop plans, and implement interventions that promote positive outcomes for children and young adults leaving care.
  • Monitor performance, provide regular feedback, and facilitate continuous professional development for team members.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements, maintaining high standards of practice and safeguarding principles.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration (SWE).
  • Substantial experience working within children's services, with a focus on leaving care.
  • Proven leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in children's social care.
  • Commitment to promoting the well-being and rights of children and young adults leaving care.

Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy.....we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for what you want to do, rather than us focussing on the roles that will benefit us financially.

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about this Social Work Practice Manager role in Greenwich, give Rhys Rafferty a call on (phone number removed).

Oh, and if you pass our details onto a friend and we place them, we are paying a massive £300 referral bonus for successful placements (Terms and conditions apply)

Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
1763
Job ID:
221398750

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