Wakefield- Team Manager- Children in Care Team

Team Manager - Wakefield - Children in Care Team We require a team manager on a short term basis with immediate start until we can recruit a permanent worker, this would therefore be for approximately 3 months. The post is to manage a children in care team, overseeing 5 social workers, 1 AP and a C&F worker. This will be overseeing children aged approximately 5-16 years of age. Within this role there will also be an element of court work of which the manager will need to have oversight of. Benefits in this role: * Supportive team and management * Flexible working available * Long term contract * Progression opportunities Your main responsibilities include: * Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation. * Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings. * You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this. * You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews. * You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care. * You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans. * You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries. Essential requirements: * Social Work England registration * Eligible to work in the UK * 2 years+ post-qualified experience * Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs. Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week