team manager - children and families.

• Flexible Hours
• Free training to keep your Professional Development up to date
• Dedicated Randstad consultant for one-to-one support
• Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers! (subject to Ts and Cs)
• Reliable weekly payroll

Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage Placement Services: You will be responsible for the management and delivery of a comprehensive range of placement services, including Through-care & Aftercare, Fostering, Adoption, Kinship Care, Supported Lodgings, and Continuing Care.
• Drive Service Excellence: You will ensure the highest quality of service is delivered through effective leadership, resource management, and by setting and maintaining high professional standards.
• Empower and Support Staff: You will provide effective staff support and supervision, fostering professional development, and ensuring a positive team culture.
• Continuous Improvement: You will manage the continuous improvement of Placement Services, ensuring they are responsive to evolving needs and best practice standards.
• Strategic Leadership: You will play a key role in the operational and strategic development of child care and Placement Services, contributing to the first-line management team and participating in relevant management groupings and activities.
• Collaboration and Partnership: You will work collaboratively with multi-agency teams, including the police, health services, and education professionals, to ensure seamless support for children and families.
• Strategic and Operational Focus: You will contribute to the development and management of placement services across Moray, ensuring the best possible outcomes and value for money for the resources managed by your team.
• Advocate for Children and Families: You will ensure the safety and well-being of children, advocating for their best interests and ensuring they receive the appropriate support and resources.
• Contribute to Moray-wide and National Initiatives: You will undertake additional Moray-wide and national child care and Placement Services tasks and developmental projects.

Requirements

• Qualification in Social Work
• Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration
• Child Protection Training
• Significant experience in working within a Children and Families team, particularly in the area of Placement Services
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of relevant policies and legislation

Don't Hesitate! Apply today!

If you're ready to take on a leadership role and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, reach out to Julia Battista on 0131 240 0887 or today!

If this opportunity doesn't sound right for you, please don't hesitate to reach out for a chat! We have many other positions that may suit your needs.

Here at Randstad, we pride ourselves in delivering quality services and we work closely with local authorities and NHS trusts, so if you are interested in any of our other opportunities please don't hesitate to contact us.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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