Team Manager (Adolescent Safeguarding Team)

Are you an experienced Team Manager - Adolescent Safeguarding.

Do you have a passion for helping others?

If so, Randstad is recruiting for a Team Manager to join the Dudley Council - Adolescent Safeguarding

This is a full-time role offering up to £40 per hour.

Here's the Role:

• Provide strong operational leadership, vision, and direction to a team of Social Workers, ASYEs, Trainee Social Workers, and Young Person's Advisors.
• Ensure the delivery of responsive, effective, and high-quality social work services to adolescents at risk, in line with statutory requirements, legislation, and local policies.
• Oversee complex decision-making around adolescent safeguarding, care planning, and risk management, ensuring a child-centred approach.
• Manage workload allocation effectively, monitor statutory timescales, and drive performance to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Provide regular, reflective supervision and support staff development through appraisals, identifying training needs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and practice excellence.
• Promote and embed Dudley's restorative practice approach and the principles of our Family Safeguarding model, working collaboratively with young people and their families.
• Champion multi-agency collaboration, representing the service at strategic meetings, conferences, and case discussions with partners such as Youth Justice, Police, Health, Education, and Housing.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including case audits and performance monitoring, to maintain high standards of practice.
• Manage delegated budgets and resources effectively, ensuring best value.
• Actively contribute to strategic developments and service improvements for adolescents and their families in Dudley.

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Competitive pay rates
• Working with a top local authority
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)

Requirements:

• Social Work England registered
• Social Work Degree or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS

Experience:

• Children's Social Work

If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role then please get in touch with Akhil on

0330 024 8775 Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing

candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role

We have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay and flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 or email and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

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