Children's Social Care Manager
| Posting date: | 05 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32.17 to £40.24 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £32.17 per hour PAYE (equivalent to £40.24 umbrella) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2024 |
| Location: | Knowsley, Prescot |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1351798 |
Summary
Neway is looking for a Children’s Social Care Manager to join our client based at Knowsley Borough Council.
Location: Nutgrove Building, Knowsley, L36 9GD
Client: Knowsley Borough Council
Recruitment Agency: Neway Recruitment
Contract Type: Agency Worker
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Rate: £32.17 per hour (PAYE) / £40.24 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (09:00 - 17:00)
Contract Duration: 16/09/2024 - 08/09/2025
Job Description:
Neway Recruitment is seeking two highly experienced and motivated Children’s Social Care Managers to join Knowsley Borough Council on a long-term project. These roles will be pivotal in developing good practice within social work teams, providing dedicated time to focus on service-level improvements and supporting practitioners in line with Ofsted’s outstanding standards. This is an exciting opportunity for seasoned social work professionals to drive transformative change across the Children’s Social Care service.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and guide social work teams to ensure consistent application of practice standards.
Drive and implement quality assurance initiatives to improve outcomes for children, care leavers, and families.
Analyse and respond to audit findings, ensuring learning is integrated into practice.
Support the development of a child-centred system, focusing on consistent thresholds for decision-making and robust safeguarding processes.
Collaborate with team managers to prepare for inspections and ensure that best practices are followed.
Manage complex cases and ensure that caseloads remain manageable for social workers.
Provide leadership and support in change management, including process streamlining and innovation.
Ensure that practitioners are well-supported, and foster a strong learning culture within the team.
Conduct audits, track the impact of improvement initiatives, and stay up-to-date with evolving regulations and best practices.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
At least 5 years of experience as a child and family social worker, with a proven track record in staff development and leadership.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance frameworks, safeguarding reviews, and change management strategies.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide social work teams through transformations.
Experience in preparing for and supporting Ofsted inspections.
Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families through high-quality social work practices.
Why Work with Us? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of Children’s Social Care in Knowsley. You’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working on a project that is focused on making a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
Location: Nutgrove Building, Knowsley, L36 9GD
Client: Knowsley Borough Council
Recruitment Agency: Neway Recruitment
Contract Type: Agency Worker
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Rate: £32.17 per hour (PAYE) / £40.24 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (09:00 - 17:00)
Contract Duration: 16/09/2024 - 08/09/2025
Job Description:
Neway Recruitment is seeking two highly experienced and motivated Children’s Social Care Managers to join Knowsley Borough Council on a long-term project. These roles will be pivotal in developing good practice within social work teams, providing dedicated time to focus on service-level improvements and supporting practitioners in line with Ofsted’s outstanding standards. This is an exciting opportunity for seasoned social work professionals to drive transformative change across the Children’s Social Care service.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and guide social work teams to ensure consistent application of practice standards.
Drive and implement quality assurance initiatives to improve outcomes for children, care leavers, and families.
Analyse and respond to audit findings, ensuring learning is integrated into practice.
Support the development of a child-centred system, focusing on consistent thresholds for decision-making and robust safeguarding processes.
Collaborate with team managers to prepare for inspections and ensure that best practices are followed.
Manage complex cases and ensure that caseloads remain manageable for social workers.
Provide leadership and support in change management, including process streamlining and innovation.
Ensure that practitioners are well-supported, and foster a strong learning culture within the team.
Conduct audits, track the impact of improvement initiatives, and stay up-to-date with evolving regulations and best practices.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
At least 5 years of experience as a child and family social worker, with a proven track record in staff development and leadership.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance frameworks, safeguarding reviews, and change management strategies.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide social work teams through transformations.
Experience in preparing for and supporting Ofsted inspections.
Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families through high-quality social work practices.
Why Work with Us? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of Children’s Social Care in Knowsley. You’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team, working on a project that is focused on making a real difference in the lives of children and their families.