Children's Social Work Manager

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following is essential criteria:

- Degree in Social Work

- SWE Registration

- Right to work within the UK

his is an exciting time to join Barnsley Children and Family Social Care. Working in partnership to achieve better outcomes for our most vulnerable children, our Social Work Team Managers are key to supporting the development of our workforce and leading best practice for children across our Children and Young People's Service.

Our Children and Young People teams work with children subject to Child In Need, Child Protection and within Public and Private Law, working in partnership to achieve best outcomes for vulnerable children.

We have recently adopted the Signs of Safety practice model and our managers and leaders are key to embedding this into practice. As a manager you will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of a small team of Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers, offering regular support and supervision and driving practice in your team

Our vision in Childrens Services is clear -

Barnsley a place of possibilities:

We are one service with one goal, working together to build a brighter Barnsley for every child
1. Putting Children and Families First
2. Working together in partnership to deliver joined up care
3. Delivered by a strong and valued workforce

Our vision and genuine commitment to supporting our teams and social workers to deliver the very best outcomes for our children and young people, makes it the perfect time for forward thinking, motivated and dedicated leaders to join us in Barnsley.,

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.


• Competitive Rates of pay


• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support


• Enhanced DBS completed.


• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team


• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant


• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
  
  You will be a qualified social worker with significant experience of practice


• You will have experience of delivering reflective supervision


• You will be committed to supporting and developing teams and workers, with experience of mentoring students, NQSW's or colleagues


• You will have extensive experience of working in statutory children's social work, of driving plans for our most vulnerable children and of working in partnership with families and agencies to achieve positive change


• You will maintain an up to date knowledge of the legislation, policies and procedures and how we implement these in practice


• You will be flexible in your approach to work, and be able to work from the office 3 days a week

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP., · Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with adults.


• Social Work England registration.


• Post qualified experience.


• Enhanced DBS/Update service.


• References required for the last 5 years of employment.
  
  · Excellent competitive pay rate - paid weekly!