Children's ATM - Children & Families Team - Bedfordshire
We are seeking a qualified social work professional to join a Children and Families team as an Assistant Team Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to support the delivery of high-quality, child-centred services and help improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
You will assist the Team Manager with the effective operation of the team, providing professional guidance, oversight and support to social workers. Your responsibilities will include monitoring caseloads, reviewing assessments and plans, supporting sound decision-making and ensuring that practice complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures.
You will contribute to safeguarding activity, including the assessment and management of risk, child protection enquiries, looked-after children processes and care planning. You may also be involved in preparing reports for child protection conferences, looked-after children reviews and court proceedings, ensuring that records are accurate, timely and evidence-based.
The role will involve supporting social workers through regular supervision, reflective practice, case discussions and quality assurance activity. You will help identify areas for development, promote strengths-based and restorative approaches, and encourage effective partnership working with education, health, police, housing and other professionals.
Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will have substantial experience in children’s social care, including safeguarding, assessment, care planning and working with families experiencing complex circumstances. Experience of supporting colleagues, managing risk and contributing to service improvement would be highly desirable.
You should be confident, organised and able to communicate clearly with children, families and professionals. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound professional judgement, resilience and a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. A valid driving licence and the ability to travel between locations may be required.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your leadership skills within a supportive, collaborative and improvement-focused environment.
Children's ATM - Children & Families Team - Bedfordshire
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