Job Description
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Work Team Leader ready to lead and inspire a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families? Join us as a Team Leader in our Children with Disabilities Team, where your leadership will shape the future of vital support services. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include: ... Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle. Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement. Professional Development: Opportunities to work across various departments, enhancing your skills and broadening your expertise. Free training: Keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development. Pension Scheme: Contributory pension. Referral Bonus: Receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs). Weekly payroll: Randstad runs a twice weekly payroll, enabling you to control your finances by receiving weekly pay. Dedicated Support: Our team is here to assist you at every step, from onboarding through the entirety of your placement. We can even help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required. Responsibilities: As the Social Work Team Leader, you will: Lead a dynamic team of social workers and support staff, ensuring high-quality services for children with disabilities and their families. Supervise and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and promoting best practices. Oversee complex casework, ensuring that all interventions are child-centered, strengths-based, and aligned with statutory requirements. Collaborate with families, partner agencies, and other professionals to create tailored support plans that promote positive outcomes. Drive continuous improvement through performance management, team development, and innovative approaches to service delivery. Ensure compliance with legal frameworks, organizational policies, and safeguarding standards. Qualifications and registrations: Qualified Social Worker SSSC registered in the Social Work part of the register Substantial experience in children's services, with a strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by children with disabilities and their families. Proven leadership skills, including supervising and developing staff and managing performance. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals. A thorough understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding practices, and relevant statutory frameworks. A commitment to inclusion, equality, and empowering children with disabilities to achieve their potential. Skills: Car driver
