We are looking for an Experienced Team Manager who has Local Authority Experience and would be required to carry out the following duties:
To lead and manage performance of a team of social workers and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice that inspires staff to give of their best in their roles.
Introduce, embed and continually improve at team level, the quality of social work consistent with established models of good practice.
Experience of working and caring for children or young people in a residential setting.
Experience of leading a small staff team on shift.
General
Connect2Kent are looking for experienced Centre Managers for an exciting opportunity to ensure the safe and secure running on a new Children's Centre based in Gravesend, Kent.
This includes providing social work practice guidance and management oversight relating to case progression and management of - often complex - discharges, complaints and disputes, safeguarding and mental capacity.
The post holder will take an active part in networking with NHS trust colleagues and form part of the management team overseeing team performance and attending regular discharge review meetings, updating the acute trust about discharge plans and responding to system escalations as pressures on acute trusts increase.
The Deputy Team Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight of social workers and their work products.