3 months contract with local authority
We are seeking a skilled and experienced children’s social work manager to oversee one of our five social work teams, focusing on Safeguarding & Support work. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in child in need and child protection work, PLO pre-proceedings, care proceedings, and adoption work.
As the Children’s Social Work Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of social workers and family support workers, with guidance from a Managing Practitioner within our new locality structure. Your commitment to providing top-quality supervision and case direction, with a focus on enhancing outcomes for children, will be essential. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and sound decision-making abilities are key attributes for this role. Additionally, you will collaborate effectively as part of a service management team, dedicated to promoting best practices, with an emphasis on relationship-based and restorative approaches.
Join us in Herefordshire and become a part of our exciting journey, where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the local authority and contribute to the improvement and protection of children and young people in the area.
Requirements
Requirements:
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Significant post-qualification social work experience
* Evidence of CPD and registration with Social Work England
* Proven track record in managing staff and budgets
* Successful implementation of service and quality improvement methods
* Ability to meet challenging performance expectations