Team Manager - Children With Disabilities

Social Work Team Manager (Children with Disabilities Team)
Location: East Midlands Local Authority
Pay Rate: £45 per hour
Contract Type: Locum (12 months)
Position Type: Hybrid
For more information, please contact Emily Cooper on 07902371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.
 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Work Team Manager to join a dynamic Children with Disabilities Team at an East Midlands Local Authority. This is a fantastic locum opportunity for 12 months, offering a hybrid working model with the flexibility to manage your time between home and the office.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of social workers supporting children with disabilities and complex health needs.
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality social care services, focusing on the welfare and safety of children with disabilities.
• Conduct risk assessments, particularly in cases involving challenging behaviours related to disabilities or complex health needs.
• Provide lone working support for social workers within the team, ensuring their safety and well-being during challenging cases.
• Ensure the team meets statutory requirements and delivers person-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Work closely with other professionals, agencies, and families to create comprehensive care plans for children.
   

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous management experience within a Children’s Social Care setting, preferably within a Children with Disabilities team.
• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by children with disabilities and their families.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing complex cases involving challenging behaviours.
• An ability to support and guide social workers in handling demanding cases, offering leadership and practical support in a hybrid work setting.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
   

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £45 per hour.
• Hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Lone working support provided for social workers in the team.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families.
   

For more information, please contact Emily Cooper on 07902371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.