Qualified Social Worker - Assistant Team Manager - Adult Services

4SocialWork

Job Description

Candidates are required to hold a clear enhanced CRB, references covering the last 5 years and a full CV covering and explaining any gaps in your employment history and also having the reasons for leaving previous posts.

Deputise for Team Managers as required, in relation to individual case situations or for ongoing areas of team responsibility, including supervision of individual staff members.

(ii) Take a key role in managing, developing and monitoring Team duty and referral taking systems, as relevant.

(iii) Bring to the attention of Team Manager and initiate and implement plans of action in relation to staff performance, including sickness absence, staff conduct and case management.

(iv) Operate within financial and budgetary guidelines for the delivery of care plans to meet service users/carers needs and make decisions on behalf of Team Manager, as requested.

(v) Work collaboratively within the Directorate, with statutory agencies, voluntary agencies and independent sector organisations and take on specific liaison or development roles on behalf of the Team Manager.

(vi) Work with team members on developing a range of general and specific ideas and solutions for complex care plans/arrangements for service users, carers and families.

(vii) Assist with staff development, including the development and co-ordination of induction, the development of Team training plans, leading sessions for staff in multi-agency programmes and undertaking practice teaching as required.

(viii) Be accountable to the Team Manager for reviewing the quality of work undertaken in the team, against agreed performance standards and key result areas and to advise the Team Manager of any concerns which may affect the standard of performance required.

(ix) Make proposals for the improvement of Team practice and to develop systems for accurate data recording and improved performance management.

(x) Act as a resource point for team colleagues regarding evidence-based practice and research and propose ways of developing and improving local practice.

(xi) Assist the Team Manager in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.

(xii) Take responsibility for a caseload of complex cases (including detailed assessments of individuals and their families or carers, incorporating risk, reviews, liaison with other professionals, care plans) and provide consultation and advice to staff as required.

(xiii) Undertake statutory duties in accordance with “Authorisation to act” responsibilities.

(xiv) Provide professional/technical advice and support in specific areas of specialism.

(xv) Chair reviews, case conferences and any other meeting in the absence of or as delegated by the Team Manager.

(xvi) Keep the Team Manager informed of all issues relating to users’ and carers’ needs which have implications for service development and for service standards of the Directorate.

(xvii) Maintain essential records as required and input records on core computer systems and undertake training as necessary.

(xviii) Accept responsibility for learning, by attending training courses and by taking advantage of staff development opportunities in order to improve knowledge and skill for the benefit of the delivery of the service.

(xix) Contribute to the provision of a response to civil emergencies, as required.

(xx) Undertake other comparable or lesser duties as required.

Candidates need to be registered with the General Social Care Council.

Can you please provide your full postal address and contact telephone number, to enable 4 Social Work to provide a speedy response to your enquiry and contact you regarding vacancies we have available that match your criteria.

Upon registering with 4 Social Work you will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, certificates of qualifications, 3 forms of Identity (1 must be registered to your current address), Overseas police check if applicable and proof of National Insurance.

Unless candidates have had a years’ most recent experience do not apply!

We offer a loyalty bonus of up to £1,200 per annum for successful candidates.
Please send your CV to enquiries@4socialwork.com or call us on 0845 604 4445.

Email CV, CRB, GSCC registration and 5 years references to enquiries@4socialwork.com