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Our client Herefordshire Council is looking for a Children's Social Work Manager to join their Assessment & Support (south locality) service.
The Role
Working within the Assessment Team, you will be managing a team of staff who work directly with children and families. With a rotating duty element, the Assessment teams work at pace, completing robust short-term quality assessments of need, ensuring the right service provision is in place.
Each of the four teams consists of a Team Manager, Managing Practitioner and 5 Social Workers. You will provide leadership to your team, and you will be responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads effectively to ensure the care of the child is paramount, whilst also ensuring you develop your team to provide an effective and efficient service. The right candidate will have responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved.
You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 3 years' experience in statutory social care. With honed skills in assessment, report writing, and managing complex cases, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.
Benefits of working with Remedy
Terms & Conditions apply
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
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Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance.
Job reference NELC
Job description
Communities that matter and places that belong
A workplace that champions every single voice
Shape practice, support colleagues, change lives.
We're looking for social work champions from all backgrounds to join us. Our transformation journey has enabled us to build a strong, passionate and, most importantly - permanent workforce, supported by a culture centred on relational practice, learning and continuous improvement.
We're proud of the career pathways we offer and would particularly welcome conversations with experienced social workers who are looking to continue their professional journey as well as help nurture the next generation of social workers through guidance and shared learning.
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About Our Team
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As a social worker within the Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service, you will collaborate with partners to provide targeted support and interventions for children and families.
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References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position
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Are you an experienced and inspirational leader in children's social care, passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families?
We are looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead our multi-agency Family Safeguarding Hub. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will shape decision-making at the front door of Children's Services, ensuring vulnerable children receive the right support at the right time through effective partnership working and strong professional leadership.
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