Details:
- Salary: £38 - 40 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding Team – Central London
Role: Assistant Team Manage/ Practice Manager
Qualified Social Worker Location: Central London
Team: Safeguarding Team
Pay: up to £40 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
In the office: Hybrid
Are you an experienced and dedicated Adult Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding? Do you have the leadership skills to manage and support a team in a dynamic and challenging environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Adult Safeguarding Team as a Deputy Team Manager/Practice Manager in Central London.
About the Role:
As the Deputy Team Manager/Practice Manager, you will play a critical role in overseeing and supporting the safeguarding process within our Adult Social Care services. You will lead a team of four Social Workers and an Assistant Practitioner, ensuring that high standards of practice are maintained and that service users receive the best possible care and protection.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide effective line management and supervision to a team of Social Workers and an Assistant Practitioner.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and the Care Act.
Oversee complex safeguarding cases and provide guidance and support to team members.
Monitor and manage team performance, ensuring timely and effective responses to safeguarding concerns.
Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to safeguarding.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to improve practice and service delivery.
Requirements:
Social Work England registration is essential.
Significant experience in adult social work, with a strong focus on safeguarding.
Proven line management and supervisory experience.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Care Act and safeguarding processes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a complex caseload.
Benefits:
Competitive pay rates up to £40 per hour.
Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable adults.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Professional development and career progression opportunities.
Why choose Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple: we're not pushy or overly persistent. We understand that you want to be heard.
Our priority is to proactively seek the roles you desire, not just the ones that benefit us financially. Our success comes from making your job search our top priority.
Interested in learning more about the Assistant Team Manager role in Central London? Contact Holly Chupka at (phone number removed). Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply)