QSW - Childrens - Team Manager - CWD
6 days ago
Your new Team
The Children with Disabilities Team is part of the broader 0-25 Service for Children and Young People with Disabilities. This service includes teams specialising in Occupational Therapy, Preparing for Adulthood, and Short Breaks. The team's primary focus is supporting children aged 0-18 and their families. Additionally, they ensure that young people are prepared for their future as young adults. Specifically, the team assists children and young people with severe/profound disabilities and complex health needs. The Team Manager oversees daily operations, provides structured supervision to social workers and assistants, and manages a caseload that includes safeguarding, court work, and support for families. Collaboration with colleagues from Preparing for Adulthood helps facilitate a smooth transition into adulthood for young people aged 18 and above.
Key Skills & Abilities
Legislation and Policies:
- Understand and work within legal frameworks, guidance, and divisional policies.
- Be accountable to senior officers.
Effective Communication:
- Relate well to children, parents, and carers, especially during stressful situations.
Supervision and Support:
- Supervise and support junior staff dealing with challenging cases.
Collaboration:
- Work as a team member and build professional partnerships with colleagues from various agencies, foster carers, residential workers, and health/education professionals.
- Promote a positive image of the division and department.
Meeting Facilitation:
- Chair statutory, multidisciplinary meetings and take accurate notes.
Problem-Solving and Assessment:
- Analyse complex situations and develop appropriate assessment and intervention programs alongside service users.
Clear Communication:
- Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Maintain concise case records and produce reports for various purposes.
Time Management:
- Effectively manage working time to meet professional priorities and administrative requirements.
Creativity and Resourcefulness:
- Think creatively to meet children's and families' needs using community networks and external resources.
Team Development:
- Contribute to team development through presentations, discussions, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Quality Assurance:
- Devise and implement quality assurance systems for the team.
Diversity Awareness:
- Demonstrate understanding, knowledge, and skills in valuing diversity.
Required Knowledge
Legal Knowledge:
- Understand the Children Act 1989 and other relevant laws, regulations, and guidance.
- Be aware of the new assessment framework.
Service Awareness:
- Know about the various services available to children and families.
- Understand the organisational framework for providing these services.
Child Development and Family Dynamics:
- Have knowledge of child development.
- Understand family functioning and dynamics.
Social Work Methods:
- Be familiar with different methods of social work intervention
Relevent Experience Desired:
Supervising Complex CaseworkUndertaking Contested Care ProceedingsSupporting and Coaching Social WorkersPractice TeachingRaising Practice Standards
Benefits to You:
Financial Benefits:
- Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
- 30 days Annual Leave
- Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre
- Ability to claim more on mileage
- Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
Additional Perks:
- A range of discounts at local retailers
- Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Professional Development:
- Excellent training and career development pathways
The Bromley Promise:
- Manageable caseloads for every Social Worker
- Dedicated time for reflective supervision
- Small cluster teams with one team manager supervising four Social Workers
- Two-week protected induction programme
- Excellent learning and development opportunities with bespoke training for every social worker
- Social Workers and team managers have easy and regular access to the leadership team.
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