Make an impact where it matters the most – Children's Social Work in Devon.
About Us
We're on an exciting and ambitious journey of cultural change. We're continuing to embed and relational ways of working. We believe that for most families, the family home is the best place for children to live and thrive.
We're proud of our workforce and what we are achieving for children and families in Devon. Our social work teams are committed to providing the best service possible and are supported by our ambitious culture.
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and experienced team managers with a passion for Corporate Parenting to work within our Care Experienced Young People’s service. This service works with children in care and care experienced young people up to the age of 25.
About the role
As a Children's Social Care Team Manager you will support your team of skilled social workers and practitioners to build long term relationships with children and young people and help them reach their full potential. You will be a team player and the ability to engage and communicate with other professionals is essential.
You should have a sound knowledge of the legislation and regulations surrounding children in care and care experienced young people and the ability to ensure your team are applying these.
The work includes occasional Court Work, linked to achieving permanence for our children and young people. The role also involves managing adolescent risk and a good understanding of contextual safeguarding is desirable.
You will be responsible for QA of work and supporting your team to produce quality work having good impacts on the children and young people they have responsibility for.
You will work creatively with multi-disciplinary groups to problem solve and care plan for children in care and care leavers ensuring that children have good quality permanence plans driving their journey through care.
Your skills and experience will include:
1. A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
2. Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
3. Experience working within social care, including working in a multi-agency and court environment
4. QA of Care/ Pathway Plans and driving these forward
5. A high-level of written and verbal communication skills*
6. The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals
7. Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work
8. Exceptional recording and planning skills
9. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car*
* Exceptions may apply under the Equality Act
The Service welcomes candidates committed to improving the lives of children and young people and who can demonstrate behaviours that positively contribute to service development.
What we can offer you
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including:
10. Up to £2,000 annual retention payment (£1,000 paid every six months)
11. Generous annual leave
12. Free onsite parking
13. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services
14. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
15. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home
16. Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform
17. Cycle to work scheme
18. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
If you are looking to move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, we offer a generous relocation allowance. There has never been a better time to make the move!