Team Lead
We are seeking a professional to fill the Team Lead position in our Peripatetic Team. The successful candidate will oversee a team of social workers, providing leadership and vision to deliver service improvement within a social care service.
Key Responsibilities
* To provide an effective child-centred service, adhering to legal, regulatory, and statutory guidelines, resulting in improved outcomes for children.
* To ensure the safeguarding of children and young people's welfare is the cornerstone of service delivery, taking responsibility for implementing legislation, policies, and procedures within the team/centre/designated specialism.
* To oversee social work practices within the team through reflective supervision, regular evidence-based auditing, and feedback, setting standards of service.
* To manage a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality and regular supervision, as well as effective performance management systems are in place.
* To collaborate with staff to allocate cases, ensuring that children, young people, carers, and families receive first-class specialist assessments and timely support to meet their needs.
Requirements:
* A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registration with Social Work England.