Social Work Team Manager Children's Assessment Team 

The Assessment Service consists of five Assessment teams, each led by a Team Manager managing up to five social workers. 
As part of this position, you will:

• Ensure that social workers are well supported to do the task that they need to do to safeguard and promote the health and well-being of the children and young people. 

• Complete comprehensive Child and Family Assessment that identify plans to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. 
• Initiate Child Protection and Children in Need plans, as well as initiate proceedings in family courts when required. 

• It is essential that you have a relevant social work qualification and registered with SWE.
• Have a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, preferably in a similar setting. 
• Previous Social Worker management experience is desirable. 
• Demonstrate strong management and communication skills. 
• Have the ability to take responsibility for managing an individual caseload, having regard to the relative needs of all service users whilst ensuring an effective us of time and resources.