Support Worker Team Manager

Permanent

£37,279 - £52,302

My client is a leading provider of housing solutions and in the search of a Support Worker Team Manager

We are looking for someone who has:

* NVQ Level 3 in Children's Social Care and/or equivalent, or willing to work towards one within a set timeframe.

* Knowledge and understanding of The Children's Act and Children's Social Care

* Must have previous experience and used to working with a young people within the care setting.

* A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle. The role involves working from home with daily travel involved to provide direct support to the K.C.C. Team.

Your daily tasks would include:

* Plan and prioritise your diary to ensure monthly 1-to-1s and performance reviews are completed alongside monitoring of care plans, workforce plan and regular audits.

* Communicate and liaise with stakeholders and local authority staff and sub-contractors, including the Police, NHS, involved charities and Environmental Health.

* Meet own Key Performance Objectives and actively supporting team members to meet their objectives and the requirements of the contract and requirements of Ofsted.

* Provide support, advice and guidance to support workers and their young people living independently in their homes.

* Assist in developing young people's independent living skills.

In return my client is offering the following benefits:

Generous pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life cover, company phone/laptop, Health Membership as well as £37-52k depending on experience