Team Manager

Our client Lewisham council is looking for a Team Manager to manager their Children''s and Young People''s Division.To manage and co-ordinate the work of a team in a specified activity area to ensure the provision of a high quality, effective service. To monitor the performance of the team against set targets to ensure nationally set performance indicators are met.Ensure staffing resources are deployed effectively so that professional performance standards and statutory time scales are met and maintained. Continually monitor performance against key performance indicators and take appropriate action as necessary to meet and improve performance. Ensure effective and regular supervision and appraisal (PES) takes place. Set and review targets; monitor individual performance; provide guidance and direction; take appropriate management action to ensure the effective performance of all staff. Ensure risk is being effectively assessed and responded to. Audit and review case files on a regular basis to ensure practice standards are met/exceeded. Take remedial action as necessary. Review and monitor case and care package recommendations made by social workers. Make effective decisions in authorising any such recommendations, taking personal responsibility for any decisions made. Initiate, develop, monitor and maintain standards of service as defined by the directorate, taking a proactive role in implementing changes. Ensure effective systems are in place to meet the expectations on ..... full job details .....