Are you a qualified Social Worker, passionate about safeguarding adults, promoting independence, well-being, and person-centred care?
Job Title: Team Manager - Adults
Location: Renfrewshire (Multiple sites / Hybrid)
Contract Duration: Minimum 3 Months (Strong possibility of extension)
Pay Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate (Weekly Payroll)
Work Model: Flexible / Locum
About the Role
Randstad Social Care is seeking an experienced, high-calibre Social Work Team Manager to lead a dedicated Adult Mental Health team in Renfrewshire (based out of Paisley). This position offers an exceptional opportunity to drive high-quality service delivery, oversee complex risk management, and provide strong clinical and operational direction to experienced practitioners.
Whether you are an established Team Manager or a Senior/Advanced Practitioner looking to step up into management, this role offers fantastic leadership scope within a supportive Health & Social Care Partnership.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Operational Oversight: Provide robust line management, supervision, and professional guidance to a team of Social Workers and Mental Health Officers (MHOs).
- Safeguarding & Risk Management: Oversee complex Adult Support & Protection (ASP) enquiries, high-risk escalations, and statutory decisions across adult mental health caseloads.
- Statutory Compliance & Standards: Ensure service delivery strictly complies with the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act, Adults with Incapacity (AWI) Act, and local governance frameworks.
- Case Allocation & Prioritisation: Manage workflow allocation, monitor caseloads, and conduct quality assurance audits to maintain accurate statutory reporting and high care standards.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner strategically with NHS health colleagues, community mental health teams, police, and housing services to deliver integrated care.
Requirements
- Professional Registration: Active registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Social Worker.
- Qualifications: Recognised Degree or Diploma in Social Work (BA Hons, DipSW, MSc); an MHO post-graduate qualification or management award is highly desirable.
- Vetting: Valid membership in the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme for working with protected adults.
- Experience: Proven post-qualifying supervisory or management experience within statutory Adult Social Work / Mental Health settings in Scotland.
Why Join Randstad? (Benefits & Rewards)
- Travel & Accommodation Support: Full assistance with sourcing and funding accommodation and travel arrangements if relocating or traveling for the contract.
- Competitive Pay: Outstanding hourly rate with hassle-free weekly payroll.
- Flexible Working: Weekday and weekend flexibility tailored to suit your schedule.
- Free Continuous Training: Complimentary courses to support your CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and maintain your SSSC registration.
- Dedicated Recruitment Consultant: A single point of contact at Randstad to support you throughout your assignment.
- £300 Referral Scheme: Earn £300 in vouchers for every qualified colleague you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated Social Worker ready to make a real difference in adult social work, we want to hear from you!
- Apply Directly: Click APPLY to submit your CV.
- Contact Consultant: Reach out directly to Robbie Finlay on 07441 928136 or email for a confidential chat about the role.
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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.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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