Wigan - TM - Duty Team
Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager in Duty Team in Wigan Council.
Rate: £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: College Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1NJ, United Kingdom
Duties and Responsibilities:
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage a Duty Team within a fast-paced Duty & Assessment Service, ensuring effective and timely service delivery
- Oversee and support social workers in handling complex and high-risk cases, maintaining high safeguarding standards
- Ensure timely completion of Children and Family assessments and appropriate case progression
- Manage key case transfer points including initial child protection conferences, first CLA reviews, first PLO meetings, and third Child in Need meetings
- Drive and embed good social work practice across the team, promoting quality and consistency
- Provide supervision, guidance, and support to staff, fostering professional development and reflective practice
- Ensure compliance with legislative frameworks, statutory requirements, and legal proceedings
- Promote strengths-based practice, empowering children and families to achieve positive outcomes
- Work in partnership with children, young people, families, and multi-agency professionals
- Contribute to a positive team culture, encouraging innovation, accountability, and high performance
- Support service improvement and contribute to achieving the council's vision for children and families
Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, You can also contact me directly on 0114 700 3883 or Dipti Dave
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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