Team Manager - Referral and Assessment

Team Manager First Response Team Harrow Location: London Borough of Harrow Pay/Salary: Up to £45.20 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum We are currently working with the London Borough of Harrow to recruit an experienced Team Manager for their First Response Team. This is a key frontline management role, leading Social Workers, Senior Practitioners and other Social Care staff working with children requiring statutory intervention. You''ll be responsible for ensuring referrals are responded to promptly, children at greatest risk are prioritised and assessments and plans are completed to a consistently high standard. Team Manager First Response Tea Duties Managing and supervising Social Workers, Senior Practitioners and other Social Care staff. Providing clear management oversight, case direction and regular professional supervision. Ensuring referrals are responded to promptly and children most in need are appropriately prioritised. Overseeing high-quality statutory assessments within required timescales. Managing complex and high-risk cases involving children in need and children requiring protection. Overseeing work involving Looked After Children and public care proceedings. Quality assuring assessments, plans, casework and reports. Ensuring every child has an up-to-date, outcome-focused plan. Monitoring workloads, allocation, performance and statutory timescales. Providing oversight of reports for Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Reviews and Court proceedings. ..... full job details .....