13 Oct
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Keynsham
Job description
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Temporary Maternity Cover
We are looking for a highly skilled, qualified social worker to join us in the role of Team Manager in one of our Family Support Teams in the Safeguarding Outcomes Service.
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership and management of the team consisting of Deputy Team Managers, Senior Social Work Practitioners, Social Workers, Family Support Practitioners and Administrators.
We are seeking someone with extensive knowledge of children’s social work practice including child protection and managing court proceedings.
The post holder will also have experience of supervising and supporting staff in relation to casework practice and decision making.
Applicants need to have very strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise their work effectively and in a timely way.
This excellent opportunity will play an essential role in ensuring that vulnerable children and families receive responsive services that safeguard and promote their welfare.
You can expect :
- A comprehensive induction
- Regular supervision with Head of Service Manager
- Monthly Peer Circles to ensure strong relationships and support between Team Managers across the teams, and opportunities to share good practice
- Extensive training opportunities, which include SARI workshops around culturally sensitive practice, opportunities to join a 6-month long training in Systemic Practice delivered by the Centre for Systemic Social Work, attachment based workshops, and trauma-informed workshops
- Excellent administrative support with 3 admin staff supporting each team
- Tri-annual Social Work Conferences with guest speakers who are experts in the field. Examples of previous conferences have included Donald Forrester, Brid Featherstone, Rebecca Carr-Hopkins, Annie;
from Surviving Safeguarding, and Dr Karen Treisman
- Paid Social Work England renewal membership
- Access to Research in Practice
- Laptop to promote flexible working, to enhance your work-life balance
- Relocation Payments are available
- A strong leadership team
- Good practice to be recognised and celebrated through a quarterly newsletter
To apply you will have :
- A relevant social work qualification
- Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs children’s services
- Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
- IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems
Passion, commitment,
and motivation to support the most vulnerable families in our area
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact David Wells, Head of Service Safeguarding Outcomes on 01225 396193 or email david [email protected]
Interview date : TBC
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.
Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits,
to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work / life balance, and have the support you need.
Go to https : / / jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk / why-work-us / our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https : / / jobsandcareers.
bathnes.gov.uk / why-work-us / our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https : / / beta.bathnes.gov.uk / equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https : / / shorturl.at / ajrsW
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement : The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with / without barred list checks.
▶️ Team Manager - Family Support Team
🖊️ Bath & North East Somerset Council
📍 Keynsham