Children’s Social Work Team Manager [Bolton] #00093D621

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Bolton have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join our Integrated Front Door/MASH in the Referral and Assessment Service managing the Referral Team within the IFD alongside the existing IFD Manager.
The role is full-time (37 hours per week) and will be office based, initially for 3 months.
Must have experience of (but are not limited to):
• Ability to support Social Workers and other key professionals to make decisions to keep children safe and meet their needs.
• Extensive knowledge an understanding of child care law, social work practice and application of statutory thresholds.
• Ability to manage, develop, supervise and enhance the performance of teams and individuals and to delegate work to others and respond to poor performances.
• Ability to manage a busy children’s Front Door allocating contacts, referrals, chairing strategy meetings and the daily domestic abuse meeting.
Candidates must have experience of managing Social Workers and demonstrate understanding and evidence of working in Childrens Services.
Interviews for successful candidates will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
References will be requested for any candidates offered an interview and DBS requested for any candidate offered a post
Free on-site parking

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with adults.
• Social Work England registration.
• Post qualified experience.
• Enhanced DBS/Update service.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay
• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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