Become a Team Manager for Our Connected Carers Team.

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Work Manager looking for a role where you can make a profound difference in the lives of children and families? Do you believe in the power of connected care and supporting a child's family network?

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Team Manager to lead our dedicated Connected Carers Team (also known as Kinship or Family and Friends Care). This is a vital role focused on ensuring children remain safely and successfully within their wider family circle, offering the necessary support and expertise to our carers and social workers.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Team Manager, you will be responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the Connected Carers Team, which includes:

• Leadership and Supervision: Providing high-quality, reflective supervision and professional development for a team of experienced social workers.

• Case Management Oversight: Ensuring all assessments (viability, full kinship/F&F assessments, Special Guardianship Assessments) are thorough, timely, and of high quality, adhering to statutory requirements and best practice.

• Service Development: Driving continuous improvement in how we identify, assess, approve, and support connected carers, fostering a culture of excellence and strong partnership working across the service.

• Resource Management: Effectively managing the team's resources, including budgets, caseloads, and administrative support.

• Decision Making: Acting as a crucial decision-maker in complex cases, advising on court processes, and liaising with legal services and the wider Children's Services management team.

• Advocacy: Championing the needs of connected carers and the children in their care within the local authority and with external partners.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, BA/MA in Social Work).

• Current Registration with Social Work England (SWE).

• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Work, specifically in fostering, adoption, or kinship care.

• Proven experience in managing or supervising a social work team.

• Demonstrable expert knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and guidance related to Connected Carers, Kinship Care, Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs), and care planning.

• Exceptional communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

How to Apply - Please call Lara on 0191 211 1382

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.