Team Leader - Lac

Job Title: Team Leader – LAC (Looked After Children)

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting vulnerable children? We are currently seeking a dedicated Team Leader – LAC (Looked After Children) to oversee a pod of social workers and ensure the highest standards of care for children seeking safety and asylum. This is an exciting contract opportunity within a dynamic social work environment, offering the chance to make a real difference in children's lives.

Position: Team Leader – LAC (Looked After Children)
Employment Type: Contract
Location: [Location]
Salary/Pay Rate: Competitive, based on experience

Responsibilities of the Team Leader – LAC

As a Team Leader – LAC, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a pod of four social workers dedicated to children seeking safety and asylum.
• Providing leadership, support, and supervision to ensure best practices are followed at all times.
• Coordinating the assessment, planning, and delivery of care for children in your team.
• Supporting social workers in complex cases relating to children seeking safety and asylum.
• Contributing to team meetings and fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Assisting in managing the wider children we care for team when needed, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and policies.
• Developing your team members’ skills through ongoing coaching and professional development.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal Team Leader – LAC will have:

• Proven experience in children's social care, ideally with a focus on children seeking safety or asylum.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies regarding children in care.
• Ability to handle complex and sensitive cases with empathy and professionalism.
• Relevant social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work or equivalent).
• Registered with the HCPC or equivalent regulatory body.

Benefits of the Role

The Team Leader – LAC position offers:

• Competitive pay rates – competitive rates of pay, negotiable depending on experience.
• Opportunity to lead a passionate team of social workers.
• Contributing positively to the lives of vulnerable children seeking safety and asylum.
• Supportive work environment with ongoing professional development.
• Potential for flexible working arrangements depending on contract terms.

How to Apply

Ready to take on the role of Team Leader – LAC? Please contact:

Consultant Name: Jane Doe
Email: jane.doe@staffingagency.co.uk
Phone: 01234 567890

We look forward to receiving your application and helping you find your next rewarding opportunity as a Team Leader – LAC.