Assistant Team Manager - Children Looked After (CLA) Team
Durham, UK
£27 - £35 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is excited to partner with Durham's Children Looked After (CLA) Team to recruit a dedicated and skilled Assistant Team Manager.
Join us in a pivotal role where your leadership and expertise will contribute to positive outcomes and enhanced quality of life for children in care.
Job Description:
- Are you an experienced social worker with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting children in care?
- In this role, you will assist in managing the team, overseeing complex cases, and ensuring the effective delivery of services to children in care.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Team Manager in leading and managing the CLA team, providing supervision, guidance, and support to team members.
- Conducting thorough assessments of children in care to identify risks, needs, and strengths.
- Developing and implementing care plans to support the safety, well-being, and development of children in care.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and community organizations to coordinate and improve care.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in line with legal and professional standards.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in a social work role, preferably within children and family services, with significant experience in a leadership or management position.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social care and safeguarding.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates of £27 - £35 per hour
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV on
we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.