Job Description

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

Rate of Pay £34.28- £46.50 per hour

Swindon Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and resilient Team Manager to join our Assessment and Child Protection (ACP) Team. This is a non-case-holding managerial role situated at the "front door" of Children's Social Care. You will work in a high-energy environment, collaborating with other Team Managers to oversee statutory assessments for new cases referred via MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub). This role is ideal for a seasoned professional looking to broaden their leadership skillset within a team committed to driving positive change and improving outcomes for children and families across Swindon.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality supervision and management to a team of social workers, ensuring professional development and adherence to statutory standards.
• Lead the team during "Duty Weeks" (occurring one in every six weeks), managing the influx of new referrals from MASH and overseeing immediate safeguarding processes.
• Ensure all statutory assessments are completed within strict legislative deadlines and to a high quality.
• Maintain flexibility to respond to changing needs, urgent safeguarding requests, and short-notice priorities.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Social Work (BA, BSc, DipSW, or equivalent) is essential
  

Essentials

• Proven experience working within MASH or Assessment and Child Protection environments.
• Direct experience in the supervision, training, and management of social work staff.
• Active registration with Social Work England

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 opening 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. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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