Systemic Service Lead/Principal Social Worker
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Systemic Service Lead/Principal Social Worker
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have a strong background in systemic practice and a desire to lead and inspire others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Systemic Service Lead to join our Children and Families service area. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and embedding systemic practice and fulfilling the role of Principal Social Worker across Family Help and children’s social care. You will manage the delivery of systemic ideas and practices with service users, colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead in embedding systemic thinking and work across the organisation, ensuring cohesion with other modalities identified in the practice framework.
* Report on the progress of a consistent, overarching systemic practice model of service delivery.
* Establish a systemic practice training pathway.
* Provide systemic practice supervision, coaching, and teaching across Family Help and children’s social care.
* Support the development of professional relationships around systemic practice in the city.
* Provide leadership and quality assurance of practice standards across children’s services.
Qualifications
* Social Work Degree
* UKCP accredited Family & Systemic Psychotherapist.
* MSC qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy.
Experience
* Proven experience in leading and managing services for children, young people, and families.
* Experience in delivering teaching and training in systemic practice.
* Clinical leadership experience in services undergoing transformation or improvement.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £65,222 - £73,834. The starting salary is £65,222 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
* Excellent
* Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
* Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
* Flexible working options (role-dependent)
* Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
* Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
* Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
* Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
* Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
* Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
Contact Details For Informal Discussion
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For further information and details regarding the above role, please contact Dan Buckle, Head of Service: Family Help
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community!
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Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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