Assistant Team Manager - Early Help

Our client Sefton MBC is looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join their Early Help service.Job responsibilitiesBe accountable for the day to day management of a team of Social Workers and other professionals in the delivery of statutory and legislative duties and requirements. Manage the team to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Sefton whilst effectively managing risk.Ensure the key performance targets as they apply to the team, the service and the Council are met. Carry out this role in a collaborative manner that promotes equality of opportunity and joint working with other teams across the Council and partners, while challenging and supporting the team to ensure timely and suitable outcomes for child, young people and their families and embedding the Council''s values into the work of the team and peers. Take a leading role in promoting, delivering and embracing Sefton''s child care policies and help deliver our vision of making our children safe, secure and successful. Use all multi-disciplinary resources available to ensure that the quality of practice with children, young people and families is of a consistently high quality, is cost effective and that quality service standards are met. Support the day to day management of the team, appropriate support and challenge to ensure the delivery of high quality services that safeguard the welfare of children and young people. Make effective day to day use of all available ..... full job details .....