Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of a Deputy Manager, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £14.26 - £19.05 per hour

Summary:

The Deputy Manager will support the effective leadership, management and delivery of high-quality children's social care services, with a particular focus on the Children with Disabilities Review Team. The post holder will provide direct supervision, professional guidance and support to social workers and practitioners, ensuring effective case management, safeguarding and positive outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision, professional guidance and case management support to social workers and practitioners within the Review Team.
• Undertake regular case supervision, performance reviews and reflective practice sessions to promote professional development and maintain practice standards.
• Ensure appropriate assessment, care planning, safeguarding and review arrangements are in place for children with disabilities and complex needs.
• Ensure social work practice complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, national standards and local policies.
• Identify staff training and development needs and support the implementation of learning and development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Master's Degree in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.

Essentials:

• Significant post-qualifying experience working within statutory children's social care services.
• Substantial experience working with children with disabilities and young people with complex needs.
• Experience providing case supervision, professional guidance and reflective practice support.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating

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