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London, Greater London Employment Type Locum Band Qualified & Experienced Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications SWE Date posted 9 days ago
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Bedford Borough Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Team Manager to lead their busy Referral and Assessment team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective delivery of frontline services, overseeing the initial response to referrals and safeguarding concerns. A car driver is essential due to the need for flexibility in attending visits and multi-agency meetings across the borough.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strong leadership and supervision to a team of social workers managing referrals and assessments
Ensure timely and effective decision-making in response to safeguarding concerns
Monitor performance and quality assurance to ensure compliance with statutory duties and local procedures
Support staff development through reflective supervision, mentoring, and performance management
Work closely with multi-agency partners to coordinate assessments and interventions
Manage resources effectively to maintain high standards of service delivery within agreed timescales
Requirements:
SWE registration
Proven experience as a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner in a frontline children’s team
In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, thresholds, and assessment frameworks
