Assistant Team Manager - Wrexham

Wrexham County Borough Council – Assistant Team Manager

Location: Wrexham

Hours: Full Time 37 Hours

Payrate: £35

JOB PURPOSE:

To assist the Team Manager to manage the social work service which safeguards from harm and promotes the wellbeing of children in need / vulnerable adults to the designated client group of people who need care and support,

and their carers, across the Borough in line with departmental policy  based on relevant legislation.  When required, to assist the Team Manager to manage other fieldwork services for that same client group.

To assist in the efficient management of the resources of the team with particular regard to the quality of service provision in accordance with WCBC policy and statutory requirements, within a given budget. 

Each Assistant Team Manager will manage between 5 to 15 staff.  This will include social work degree and other students.

Principal Accountabilities:

Management of Operations

To assist the Team Manager in advice on professional practice, and in managing the team through its procedures and activities so that it provides an efficient service and high-quality service for its clients.

To assist the Team Manager in ensuring the Team operates effectively to meet the needs of the individual clients in line with legislative responsibility, and that the team's approach is sensitive and appropriate to those needs.

To assist the Team Manager in ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation e.g. Children Act 1989 and Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act,

Regulations and codes of practice / policy and compliance with policies and procedures of Wrexham County Borough and in particular the Children & Young People Service /  Adult Social Care “Scheme of Delegation” and to ensure the duties are carried out by self and staff:

To ensure assessments and reviews are carried out in a timely manner.

To ensure that visits to people in need of care and support, their families and carers meet minimal time schedules and are appropriately recorded.

To assist the team to be able to respond to constant change, conflicting priorities and deadlines.

To assist in Safeguarding of Children / Adults and other investigations and ensure compliance with the All Wales Child Protection / Adult Protection Procedures in order to safeguard and protect children and adults from harm.

To investigate customer complaints.

We offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Nana Kyeremeh on 0208 514 9137 or Email: nanayawk@4recruitmentservices.com