We are looking to recruit to a permanent Senior Fieldwork Manager in the Sheffield Children and Families frontline fieldwork services. Applications for this role are welcomed from qualified and Social Work England registered experienced social workers with significant number of years experience in statutory child protection services who have strong communication, engagement and analytical skills to allow them to safeguard children & young people and engage effectively with a wide range of agencies. Safeguarding remains the highest priority for children and young people in Sheffield. To help deliver our vision, we need experienced, self-motivated, innovative and creative social work professionals.
You will have a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and experience of working in a front-line team with a thorough understanding of thresholds and universal services. You will ensure that you apply consistently high standards to ensure better outcomes for children and their families.
We are a learning organisation and we pride ourselves in excellent team working, with Senior Fieldwork Managers managing small teams of 6 FTE social workers.
You will be part of complex case decisions, working with multi-agency professionals and be able to offer reflective supervision providing professional support and guidance to your staff. We offer our managers the opportunity to attend leadership and mentoring programmes or to gain a Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management at the University Management school.
Sheffield offers an unrivalled quality of life, combining the best of city living with the beauty and tranquility of the Peak District National Park. On offer are all the benefits of living in the 5th largest city; shopping, entertainment, theatres, sport, good schools and excellent transport links - all at affordable prices.
The successful candidate will have access to:
1. Excellent learning and development opportunities.
2. A clear progression pathway.
3. Tools and models to support practice, including Signs of Safety
4. Reflective supervision
5. Working in a fun and supportive environment
6. Excellent continuing professional development opportunities