Reference: R0000202
Department: Children's Care
Service Area: Children's Services
Salary: GBP 41,846 - GBP 43,757
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contractual status: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Social Work Team Manager to join an innovative service and be responsible for the Interventions and Family Group Conference Team. The person joining us will manager and support the development of the Teams.
The post holder will be responsible for developing the newly established Interventions Team responsible for delivery early interventions and specialist assessments; supporting families who access social work services, including Solihull Approach, Triple P Parenting Program and PAMS.
The Family Group Conference Team will be formed once the Team Manager is in post, to allow for the managers input into the development of the service.
Applicants must have:
DipSW or equivalent professional Social Work Qualification
Extensive relevant experience in children and families work
Experience supervising staff
An in-depth knowledge of the relevant legislation, research and best practiceKnowledge and experience in the delivery of reflective practice and supervision
Knowledge or experience of FGC or Restorative Practice
Middlesbrough's ambition for its children and young people is high and we are investing in the transformation of children services through our 'Believe in Families' Programme. This includes investment in Restorative Practice, Signs of Safety and Family Group Conferencing which forms our strength based practice framework.
This is a very exciting time for Children's Services in Middlesbrough and we are seeking exceptional people to help us deliver our transformation for the children and families of Middlesbrough.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date: Tuesday 29th January 2019 by 12 midnight.
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