Team Manager - Placement Services Job at Randstad (Elgin)

Job Responsibility

To be responsible for the management and delivery of Placement Services: placement services comprise Through-care & Aftercare, Fostering, Adoption, Kinship Care, Supported Lodgings and Continuing Care
To supervise, evaluate and be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of services provided through Placement Services working to national or agreed service standards
Provide line management supervision to the senior social workers
To manage the continuous improvement of services provided by Placement Services
To assess practice, personal development and personnel needs for staff working within Placement Services and be responsible for realising agreed staff development priorities
To ensure the provision of day to day advice, guidance and assistance to colleagues
To assist in the operational and strategic development of child care and Placement Services, managerial and professional practice as a member of the first-line management team
To undertake additional countywide/national child care Placement Services tasks and developmental projects

Qualified Social Worker
SSSC registered in the Social Work part of the register
Considerable post qualifying experience in placement services, childcare area team / equivalent setting
Previous supervisory/ management responsibilities
Experience of multiagency working
Experience of Inspections
Experience of monitoring and evaluating services
Experience of budget management
Project and/ or service development
Provision of staff training and development
Children services

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