Social Work Manager - Adults Community Team

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Work Managers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.

Location: Blackpool

Team/Specialism:Adults Community

Pay Rate: £40.88 per hour (assignment rate)

Contract: Locum, 3-Months

Hours: Full-time

Why work with us?

• Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
• Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
• Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
• Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend with Social Work experience and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Social Work friends you can refer.
• Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Duties:

• Line manage all staff employed including, Senior Social Work Practitioner, qualified Social Workers, Case Assessors and Support Workers, delegating an agreed amount of this to the Deputy Team manager/Senior Practitioner
• Prioritise the allocation of work and oversee workload management and performance of team members
• Work to the standards in the professional capabilities framework expected of a Social Work Manager. Ensure the team members also work to the appropriate capabilities framework
• Advise on statutory responsibilities with a focus on the 2014 Care Act and knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other associated legislation
• Be responsible for advising and leading on safeguarding referrals within their team, allocating responsibilities to appropriate team members
• Manage and monitor expenditure from the Adult Social Care budget in relation to staffing budgets, and care commissioned and personal budgets arranged by staff
• Deal with comments, complaints and complements that are received by the team
• Ensure that all policies and procedures relevant to the service are available, and that staff work to them, including, health and safety, lone working etc
• Develop good working relationships with other statutory and voluntary/third sector partners, particularly the NHS
• Contribute to service developments at a strategic and operational level, including consultation with service users and carers where appropriate

Requirements of the Manager:

• Degree or equivalent in Social Work
• Significant frontline experience in Adults Services within the UK
• Willing to undertake a DBS check
• Management qualification or willingness to undertake and complete
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Registered with the HCPC
• Substantial proven post qualification experience of working in an adult social care setting
• Significant experience of complex adult protection enquiries, care planning and statutory reviews, relevant panels
• Significant experience of multi-agency work and integrative practice within children’s Social Work and/or specialist services
• Substantial experience of organising, attending and influencing multi-agency meetings
• Experience of delivering supervision
• Proven experience of performance management monitoring
• Experience of carrying out audits
• Experience of chairing meetings and representing adult social care

Contact:

This Manager job is advertised by Nathan Rowe. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.

Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!

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