Children's Social Work Team Manager - Leaving Care Team - Reed : Job Details

Our Client, Blackburn Council, is seeking a Team Manager to join their Children's Leaving Care Team.

Fantastic payrate of £46 per hour!

Are you a Childrens Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Overseeing a team of Personal Advisors and the development of individualised pathway plans for young people transitioning out of care.
• Providing guidance and support to social workers and other team members. Ensuring that they adhere to policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Advocating for the rights and well-being of young people in or leaving care. This includes liaising with external agencies, schools, and healthcare providers.
• Identifying and managing risks related to young people’s safety, mental health, education, and housing.
• Working closely with other professionals, such as psychologists, educators, and housing officers, to ensure holistic support.
• Monitoring the quality of services provided by the team and implementing improvements as needed.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker in a similar team

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!