children in our care team manager.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Manager Social Worker to join our Children In Our Care team in Durham. This role involves leading and managing a team of social workers responsible for providing support and interventions to children and young people in care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Children In Our Care team, including allocation of cases, supervision, and support of staff.
• Providing leadership and guidance to social workers in delivering high-quality services to children and young people in care.
• Conducting regular supervision and performance reviews of team members, and supporting their professional development.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to children in care.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies, including local authorities, schools, health services, and foster carers, to coordinate support and services for children and young people.
• Monitoring and reviewing care plans to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people in care.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with registration.
• Substantial experience working with children and families within a social work setting.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably within a children's services team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and partner agencies.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to children's services and safeguarding

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of £27 - £36 per hour
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to employee benefits and discounts through Randstad Agency.
• £300 referral voucher
• Access to our Hapi app to gain discounts with retailers, access to online GP services and more

Application Process:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Please Feel free to reach me at 01915359054 or share your CV @

If you are passionate about safeguarding and making a positive difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team at Randstad

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.

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