How You'll Make a Difference
As Practice Manager, you will lead the Families Plus 5-18 team. Your work helps vulnerable families overcome their difficulties and see their children and young people thrive. Overseeing the team's delivery work, you will directly supervise and be responsible for their performance management, allocation of referrals and quality assurance of their support.
What You Will Be Doing
* Ensure records are kept in accordance with professional standards and prepare and present reports on cases and issues.
* Supervise the work of the team and assist in the overall leadership and management to deliver the personalised support service.
* Monitor the quality of the work, using data to target and allocate resources appropriately.
* Provide high-level support and supervision and ensure case work decisions are made in accordance with agreed safeguarding procedures and standards.
* Plan and manage departmental budgets within the service.
What We Need From You
* Hold a degree or relevant professional qualification, e.g., youth, early years or social care.
* Have significant post‑qualification experience in a children’s service setting, including staff supervision and working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
* Have a detailed understanding of successful strategies to improve outcomes for children, young people and families and a clear understanding of the national issues.
* Demonstrate thorough knowledge of current legislation and best practice relating to children and young people’s services.
* Be able to work flexibly and outside normal working hours such as evenings or weekends as required.
What You Need To Know
* This role is for a limited term ending 30th November 2026, covering maternity leave within the team.
* You will be required to travel widely within the authority and must either have a current driving licence and provide a car or have access to appropriate means of travel.
* Business insurance will need to be added to your insurance policy.
* An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
How a Career At South Gloucestershire Council Is Different
* We offer genuine flexibility to help staff achieve a work/life balance.
* We value staff as individuals, investing in training and development to make a long‑term difference in work.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
* We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of merit and ability.
To view the full job description, please click the link: Practice Manager - Job Description.
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