Practice Manager Child Protection and Child in Need Team
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Interviews will take place the week of 17th March 2025
An excellent opportunity has arisen to appoint a Practice Manager within our Child Protection/Child in Need Team. We are on our way to achieving our goal to provide Outstanding support and care to children, families, carers and practitioners across Salford.
The post holder will have at least 5 years post qualifying Social Work experience, have experience of delivering supervision, be able to display and promote Salford’s behaviours and values, whilst demonstrating enthusiasm and passion for protecting children and young people across the city.
Your role will include:
* Oversight and management of the day to day delivery of all aspects of the Social Work team, focusing on the quality and improvement of social work and service delivery.
* Ensuring effective participation of children, young people and families, and that their lived experiences inform plans.
* Maintaining documentation, record keeping, accounting and communication, with effective information strategies for appropriate data sharing.
* Regular analysis, monitoring, measurement and maintaining of the team's performance to understand impact on outcomes for children and families.
* Accountability to the Service Manager for staff supervision, care and development of the team.
What we can offer you:
* Up to 34 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays).
* Competitive salary following pay and grading review in 2024.
* Free parking.
* Hybrid working for better work/life balance.
* Recently refurbished office space with free parking on site.
* Rich resources to help with any child or family you work with.
* Robust training offer and mentoring scheme to support your career and aspirations.
* Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent management and leadership team.
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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