Team Manager x2 Children Looked After/Children in Need

Redeployees will be given priority consideration.

Play your part in a new model

Early this year, we launched a brand new operating model for children’s services – a radical transformation driven by a complete system re-design.

We now have a seamless, fully integrated multi-agency service with one point of contact and a true team around the family. Our visionary approach is based on the firm foundations of evidence, best practice and extensive consultation. Joining us now will give you an important say in the detail and the development of service delivery as we continue on our ambitious journey.

We are committed to supporting and developing the skills and expertise of our workforce. The following opportunities and initiatives are available:

• Individual coaching for managers
• Independently supported and facilitated team planning and development sessions
• West London Alliance Training Consortium for NQSW, EPD & Front Line Manager’s training: Courses on Best Evidence practice, Triple P, Brief Solutions Focus Therapy etc.
• Reflective practice sessions, coaching and mentoring with independent associate consultants
• Three tier systemic family therapy training – introductory, foundation and advanced programmes in association with Morning Lane Associates and the Institute of Family Therapy
• Membership of the National Re-Design Network to implement Professor Munro’s recommendations

The Role

We have 2 Team Manager positions available: One managing a Children Looked After team, another position managing a Children in Need team.

Your role will include:

• Offering effective supervision to six to seven social workers, a senior practitioner and unqualified staff
• Ensuring that decisions are taken on all cases in a timely manner to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
• Allocating cases to practitioners
• Ensuring that practitioners develop their skills, knowledge and experience and that annual appraisals are undertaken
• Ensuring that all case work is undertaken to a high quality and within timescales
• Ensuring that assessments, conference/LAC review reports, Court statements, care plans etc are completed to a high quality and within timescales.
• Ensuring that the Public Law Outline is followed and that legal planning meetings are held when appropriate
• Ensuring that performance and conduct issues are addressed
• Ensuring that performance targets are met
• Developing effective relationships with managers within Harrow Council and with partner agencies
• Ensuring that complaints are responded to appropriately and within Council timescales.

Requirements

It is essential that you are an experienced and skilled social worker practitioner, hold a recognised social work qualification, be registered with GSCC. We require you to hold a current and full UK driving licence.

The post is subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

For an informal discussion please contact Nick Crick, Service Manager Children Looked After on 020 8736 6976.

Closing date: 20th July 2012