We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Practice Manager, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £29.38 - £38.50 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• To be responsible, with the Team Manager, for the provision of a comprehensive and effective social work and occupational therapy service in accordance with current legislation, guidance, council policy and best practice.
• To manage, supervise and mentor a cohort of social care practitioners which may include workers from different professional backgrounds and levels of experience.
• To coordinate induction programmes, monitor performance and set objectives that ensure Southwarks statutory responsibilities are met.
• To support the team manager in managing individual and team performance.
• To act as an expert practitioner within the service, representing their profession effectively by providing oversight, guidance and support to colleagues promoting safe decision making and good clinical reasoning.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England Registration and evidence of continued professional development
• Knowledge of current and proposed legislation, policy and guidance in relation to adults, including safeguarding, mental capacity and Deprivation of Liberty
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with multiple agencies to facilitate holistic assessments and working collaboratively to support people to achieve their goals and maximise their independence

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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