Children's Team Manager - Emergency Duty Team (EDT)

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Job Title : Children's Team Manager - Emergency Duty Team (EDT) Specialism : Emergency Duty Team (EDT) - Children's Services Location : Lewisham, UK Salary : £44.50 per hour Type : Full-time/Part-time Contract : Ongoing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Children's Team Manager to lead the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) in Lewisham. This ongoing role offers both full-time and part-time options, giving you flexibility and a work-life balance. As a manager, you will oversee the out-of-hours social work service to children, young people, vulnerable adults, and those with mental health difficulties, including formal mental health assessments. You will ensure high-quality service delivery and monitor performance against key targets. Participation in the out-of-hours rota is also required. AMHP qualification and children's social care experience are essential.

Key Responsibilities :

Staffing : Ensure staffing resources are deployed effectively to meet performance standards and statutory timeframes.

Performance Monitoring : Regularly assess team performance against KPIs and implement actions to improve outcomes.

Supervision and Appraisal : Provide supervision and performance appraisals for staff, guiding them towards achieving targets and addressing performance issues.

Case Review : Audit case files regularly to ensure practice standards are met and take corrective action where necessary.

Decision Making : Review and authorise care packages and case recommendations, taking responsibility for decisions made.

Service Development : Initiate and monitor service improvements, ensuring they align with departmental goals and legislative requirements.

Resource Management : Ensure efficient use of resources and manage budgets in line with Council financial regulations.

Staff Management : Oversee recruitment, development, training, and performance management, addressing any issues in line with council procedures.

Health & Safety : Ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff by prioritising health and safety procedures.

Legislative Compliance : Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies, legislation, and best practice across children's, mental health, and vulnerable adults' services.

Decision Making :

Prioritisation of resources, authorisation of care packages, and recruitment decisions.

Case and placement decisions within budgetary constraints.

Performance Indicators :

Achieving KPIs, maintaining professional standards, and meeting budgetary targets.

Managing complaints effectively and ensuring a positive service outcome.

Lewisham :

Lewisham is a vibrant and diverse community with excellent transport links to central London, making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy the bustling local markets and beautiful parks, all within a supportive and welcoming community. This is your chance to thrive while making a difference in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

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If you are an AMHP-qualified professional with children's social care experience , apply now to make a difference!