Team Manager- Looked After Childrens Team

We are looking to recruit a Team Manager for the Childrens Looked After Team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Bournemouth is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council

Main duties include:

• To be accountable for the management of all cases and referrals to the Looked After Children Service.
• To allocate cases/referrals. To monitor and review the work of the team including regular audits, in accordance with performance/quality standards/Borough procedures.
• To be responsible for the management of delegated budgets and to ensure that resources are used in the most cost efficient and effective way.
• To induct new staff in accordance with the Borough policies, procedures and standards.
• To identify staff development and training needs to ensure that the workforce is competent to undertake the tasks identified.
• To assist in the provision of in house training, and to provide training facilities for Social Work students and students of other disciplines within the training policy of the Borough.
• To ensure that staff performance, achievement and development reviews are undertaken in accordance with Borough requirements.
• To ensure that cases/referrals are progressed in accordance with national minimum standards.

Benefits of Working with Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council:

Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 1-5 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Bournemouth please contact George Willett or email in your updated CV to us today.