Team Manager (16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service)

Team Manager (16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service)
Cornwall, United Kingdom
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Job Description

Social Work in Cornwall

Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall

'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.'

'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered'

'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.'

OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING

The Service & Team:

Come and join the 16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service as a Team Manager!

Cornwall's 16 + and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service consists of a partnership team between the Local Authority and Carefree. We are a high performing, young person focused, Outstanding for services to Care Leavers Team. We are a countywide service and together we aim to improve the life chances of young people living in and leaving Local Authority care. The team are a mix of staff - some are Social Work qualified and others have a housing, youthwork and other skilled background. All staff are trained in areas relevant to Children in Care, Asylum Seeking Children and Leaving Care. Social Workers and Personal Advisors undertake Pathway Plans and Reviews as per the Leaving Care Act 2000 and Care Planning Regs 2010. We are aspirational in our approach with the goal of improving Care Leavers' outcomes and this journey starts in preparing with young people for the time when they cease to be looked after.

The role of the Team Manager will be to oversee the work of Social Workers and Personal Advisors; offering high quality reflective supervision; leading on relevant areas of practice; enhancing partnership working; and collaborating with the other Team Managers and Service Manager to continue to improve outcomes for Care Leavers.

Close multi agency working supports young people in their transition to independence; working with agencies such as Housing, CSW, YZUP, Youth Offending Service, Benefits Agencies (DWP), Early Intervention teams, CAMHS and Adult Services where appropriate, as well as many others.

As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our Team Managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate strong leadership skills, learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise.

Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that they need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall's location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life.

The Role:

We have opportunities for two passionate, committed Team Managers to join the 16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service across Cornwall.

This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.

This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Working Pattern:

37 hours - Monday to Friday. Flexible working can be considered.

What you'll need to succeed:

You will be an experienced social work manager with a track record of effective management, and also experienced social workers looking to take the first step into a Team Manager role.

You will need to be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, with substantial experience in statutory social work with children and families. You will have experience working with children and young people including children in care and care leavers. You will be expected to have excellent communication skills and evidence of working alongside other professionals; a working knowledge of the issues which effect Children in Care and Care Leavers; and an understanding of the needs of a busy dynamic team. Previous management experience would be preferred but not essential as full support from the current management team will be given. You will be responsible for undertaking lead responsibilities in some areas of development within the service; particularly working with partner agencies. You should have the ability to be autonomous and lone work. You should have good analytical skills which include the ability to risk assess and oversee risk management plans. You will be expected to have literacy in IT and be able to drive.

What you'll get in return:

Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Find out more about working and volunteering for us .

In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including:

• A competitive starting salary.
• A generous relocation package
• Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE
• Annual market supplement of £3000 for advanced practitioners
• An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning
• An outstanding core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice.
• An outstanding career and qualification pathway, which will support your progression.
• Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision
• Supportive management and leadership
• Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall
• Access to a Cornwall Council lease car
• 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities, including homeworking
• A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice.
• Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.