CSW - Team Manager (London Pledge)
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Role
Who You Are
We are looking for a team manager in the Children's placement team who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people and thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment. Candidates with strong leadership skills and relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Please note, applications from non-social workers with suitable expertise will be considered, as we value a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives within our team.
What the Job Involves
The post is for a Team Manager in the Placements Team within Corporate parenting and will be responsible for commissioning placements. This will include working in compliance with statutory social work regulations and standards. The team caters to commissioning of all types of alternative homes for Children and young people 0-25 years. You will have management responsibility of social workers and non-social worker staff within the team.
Skills
- Creative and innovative problem solving
- Managing uncertainty
- Building trusting and respectful relationships
- Fine judgement about risk
- Strategic thinking and acting
- Flexibility and attention to detail
- Understanding of commercial reactions
- Supervisory skills and experience
- Multitasking abilities
- Previous experience in placement/commissioning/brokerage team (desirable)