Job Title: Assistant Team Manager (Part-time)
Location: Gateshead, UK
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Salary: £20 - £26 per hour (depending on experience)
Gateshead Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join their Fostering team part-time. The Role is for an Assistant team manager to work 18.5 hours a week as maternity cover. You'll be part of a supportive and dynamic team environment, where your passion and expertise will be valued and put to meaningful use.
... Responsibilities:
- Assist the Team Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the fostering team.
- Support the recruitment, assessment, and training of foster carers.
- Provide guidance and supervision to social workers within the team.
- Participate in case management meetings and contribute to decision-making processes.
- Conduct regular reviews of foster placements to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people.
- Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to coordinate services and support for foster families.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance service delivery.
- Support the Team Manager in managing budgets and resources effectively.
Qualifications:
- Registered with Social work England
- A Degree in Social work or Diploma in SW, CQSW, CSS
- Right to Work UK
- Enhanced DBS check, dated within the last 12 months
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a social care setting
- Flexibility to work part-time hours
- Relevant experience in fostering or child protection.
Wanting to know more or looking for other roles in Social work please contact Rebecca at or on 0191 535 7143
Why work with Randstad:
- Be paired with a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
- C.V and interview support with regular updates and feedback
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Find your own job bonus
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
