Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated individual for the position of Head of Service to lead our Tees-Valley Care Social Care Services. The successful candidate will be a Registered Social Worker with a minimum of 5 years of Team Manager experience in either Adults or Children’s Services. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing Children's Homes and Supported Living services, fostering and adoption, staff training, safeguarding, budget management, and service development.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management:
* Utilise own experience 5 years or more of Team Manager experience to lead and develop an in-house social work team for a fostering and adoption service.
* Hold Practice Educator Status to provide training and development for the social work team.
OFSTED Responsibilities:
* Take up the registered OFSTED post of Responsible Individual for Children’s Homes, ensuring compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
* Oversee the Children’s Homes Registered Manager, providing support to maintain and achieve Good and Outstanding OFSTED Inspection ratings.
* Establish and open an additional Solo Children’s Home and a two-bed Children’s home within 24 months.
Supported Living:
* Take up the registered OFSTED post of Registered Person for Supported Living, ensuring compliance with the Supported Living Regulations 2023.
* Supervise and oversee the Supported Living Registered Service Manager & Supported Living Homes Managers, aiming for Good and Outstanding OFSTED Inspection ratings.
Training and Development:
* Lead training initiatives for safeguarding, physical intervention, and other relevant areas alongside the in-house clinical team.
* Oversee the implementation of restrain reduction promises and objectives.
Safeguarding:
* Act as the overall Company Safeguarding Lead.
Financial Management:
* Be responsible for ensuring that homes and services operate within allocated budgets.
Property Management:
* Collaborate with the in-house maintenance team to ensure that properties are maintained to a high standard.
Service Development:
* Lead and develop the Children’s social care service, including registering a children’s fostering service with OFSTED.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
* Registered Social Worker with a valid registration.
* Minimum 5 years of Team Manager experience in Adults or Children’s Services.
* Practice Educator Status.
* Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams.
Desirable Criteria:
* Previous experience in opening and managing Children's Homes.
* Previous experience in achieving Good and Outstanding OFSTED Inspection ratings.
* Experience in developing and registering a children’s fostering service with OFSTED.
* Experience as a Responsible Individual for Children’s Homes.
* Experience as a Registered Person for Supported Living.
* Budget management experience.
* Knowledge of restrain reduction practices and implementation.
This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for an individual with a passion for social care and a commitment to achieving the highest standards. If you meet the criteria and are ready to take on a leadership role, we invite you to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £61,260.00-£64,775.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Middlesbrough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
* Social work Team Manager: 5 years (preferred)