Team Manager - Safeguarding
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/06/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 09/07/2018 12:00
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Foundry House, Bedlington or Eddie Ferguson House Blyth
Further Information
This is an exciting time to join Northumberland as we consolidate our improvement and transformation programme by regrading our safeguarding social work force . A number of vacancies have arisen which has lead to a range of exciting opportunities for those wanting to continually progress their careers.
We are looking for team managers who are committed professionals, determined to support social workers to deliver an excellent service to children and young people.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £46,183 - £49,406
Employment Location: Foundry House, Bedlington or Eddie Ferguson House Blyth
Working Pattern: Full time
Further information
Our senior leadership team believes in providing a culture of support and opportunity, which is evident in our renewed commitment to embed Signs of Safety as our practice model. Our team managers are instrumental as practice Leaders in continuing to drive this forward and will be given support to fulfil this role to a high standard.
ABOUT YOU
You will be a dynamic individual with a proven track record as a team manager.
You will have experience of managing a statutory child protection team and be confident and competent at making decisions to safeguard and protect children.
You will always want to hear the child’s voice and ensure that this is taken into account.
You will know how to measure and monitor practice and performance, to ensure individuals and the service as a whole operates to a consistently good standard.
You will have an extensive knowledge base in social work practice, displaying positive role modelling as a manager, continually developing and leading a team of social work staff.
You will have a sound knowledge base of the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Child and Family Social work which will be embedded within all elements of practice.
You will ensure supervision is reflective while case managing effectively.
You will be passionate about maximising a child’s life chances to improve their overall outcomes
If your skill-set includes the above, come and join a progressive and innovative organisation which values all of our employees.
You should hold a relevant Social Work qualification such as the Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW or CSS and be registered with the HCPC. You should also have a minimum of three years post qualifying experience.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
We offer:
A competitive salary up to £49,406 (dependent on grade and experience) with a wide range of additional benefits, the opportunity to continually develop skills and experience across a range of different specialist teams within children’s and adults across rural and urban localities.
Senior management who are committed to an appropriate caseload.
Regular line supervision
A supportive environment
Career progression opportunities
A generous remuneration package
Induction, support and mentoring from day one in post
Flexible working
For an informal discussion, please contact Adele Wright on 01670 623965.
If you have any questions regarding the career opportunities please email them to childrenssocialcarejobs@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.