Team Manager - Future Directions (Care Leaving Service) - Barnsley
Lead and inspire a team dedicated to supporting young people transitioning to adulthood.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Manager to lead our Future Directions team, a crucial service supporting young people leaving care. This is a pivotal role requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of care leavers.
About the Role:
Provide strong leadership and supervision to a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to best practice.
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Oversee the efficient and effective operation of the care leaving service, ensuring timely interventions and appropriate resource allocation.
Implement and monitor performance standards, promoting continuous improvement and positive outcomes for young people.
Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring the team operates within allocated parameters.
Represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, advocating for the needs of care leavers.
Contribute to the development of team policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
Provide regular supervision and support to team members, promoting their professional development and well-being.
Requirements:
Registered with Social Care England.
Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as a qualified Social Worker. Significant experience in a supervisory or management role within children's social care, particularly with care leavers, is essential.
Proven leadership and management skills, with experience of leading and motivating a team.
Strong understanding of children's social care legislation, policies, and procedures relating to care leavers.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Commitment to ensuring high-quality services and positive outcomes for young people leaving care.
Benefits:
Highly competitive hourly rate of £40.00 per hour.
Earn a £300 referral bonus for recommending successful qualified candidates.
Flexible working hours to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
Access to a variety of Social Care jobs nationwide.
Comprehensive DBS and compliance service.
Quick and easy registration process.
Access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
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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