Team Manager, Grade 14 - Fostering and Adoption Team
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/06/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/07/2017 23:59
Salary:
£40,057 - £43,821
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
An approved team location, however, you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham
Further Information
Vacancy Ref No: CYPS/17/219
Children’s Services are looking for a Team Manager for our Fostering (Short Term) Team based in Langley Moor, close to the centre of Durham. You will manage a team of 6-8 fostering social workers, providing supervision and leadership which enables excellent practice to flourish.
Short term fostering placements can be up to 1 year in length, and normally take place while assessment is carried out and the long term plan for the child or young person determined. Social workers in the Short Term Team work closely with foster carers, ensuring they are well supervised and that high quality care is provided to the child or young person.
Our culture is one of high expectations, high challenge and high support. You will benefit from:
• A supportive team and manager
• Regular supervision
• A leadership team that cares about you and your work
• Access to high quality professional development to help you achieve your career aspirations
• Opportunities for career progression
You can find out more through our social work careers website http://www.durham.gov.uk/socialwork, and in our recruitment pack (attached).
To be the right person for this role you will:
• Be an experienced social worker with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience with children, young people and families
• Want to make a real difference to the safety and well-being of children and young people in Durham
• Share our vision and ambition.
• Be able to motivate and inspire others to achieve high standards
• Be passionate about making a difference
To be apply for this post you must:
• Hold a degree or post graduate diploma in social work, or equivalent social work qualification, for example the Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Certificate in Social Services (CSS) or Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Have at least 3 years post qualification experience in social work with children, young people and families
• Undergo Police Vetting, which us in addition to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure
If you are interested in the post and would like to find out more, please don’t hesitate to contact Chris Bell, Operations Manager for an informal discussion, Tel: 03000 269453 or e-mail: Chris.Bell@durham.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th July 2017.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on Telephone: 03000 267247 (24hr answerphone). Email: hrCYPS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.