Referral and Assessment Team Manager
Children's Services

Grade J, SCP 45 - £40,858 to SCP 49 - £44,697 per annum.
Permanent contract, 37 hours per week.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council; a GOOD rated authority by Ofsted, would like to strengthen their Children’s Services department by recruiting an additional permanent Team Manager.

The Team Manager will be expected to:
Provide the day-to-day management of a social work team in accordance with statutory guidance and departmental policy.
Directly manage social workers and allied staff in ensuring the delivery of best outcomes to those children and young people who are ‘in need’ or at risk of harm.

The role requires: -
A Social Work degree or equivalent, significant social work experience in the Safeguarding of Children and an understanding of the legislation and guidance that underpins this area of work.
You will be fully conversant with key findings and lessons learnt from recent evidence based research, Serious Case Reviews and enquiries relating to Child Sexual Exploitation.
Proven management and leadership skills are required in addition to a management qualification or the ability to demonstrate commitment to achieving a recognised management qualification. Demonstrable key requisite strategic and interpersonal skills are required to achieve and promote effective partnership working.

We are proud to offer an excellent benefits package which includes:
A Local Government pension scheme
Wellbeing Service and Employee Assistance Programme
Childcare voucher scheme
Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development
Extensive induction programmes
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days (rising to 30 days after 5 years service)
Discounted gym membership
Staff discount scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme


Find out much more about our Social Work world at: http://theshuttle.org.uk/blackburn-darwen-social-workers/  


Please contact David Goldsworthy, Service Lead on 01254 666623 for an informal conversation/chat.

Job description/ Person specification.docx

Role Profile.pdf

To apply, click here
Location
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Vacancy Description
 
Grade J, SCP 45 - £40,858 to SCP 49 - £44,697 per annum.
Permanent contract, 37 hours per week.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council; a GOOD rated authority by Ofsted, would like to strengthen their Children’s Services department by recruiting an additional permanent Team Manager.

The Team Manager will be expected to:
Provide the day-to-day management of a social work team in accordance with statutory guidance and departmental policy.
Directly manage social workers and allied staff in ensuring the delivery of best outcomes to those children and young people who are ‘in need’ or at risk of harm.

The role requires: -
A Social Work degree or equivalent, significant social work experience in the Safeguarding of Children and an understanding of the legislation and guidance that underpins this area of work.
You will be fully conversant with key findings and lessons learnt from recent evidence based research, Serious Case Reviews and enquiries relating to Child Sexual Exploitation.
Proven management and leadership skills are required in addition to a management qualification or the ability to demonstrate commitment to achieving a recognised management qualification. Demonstrable key requisite strategic and interpersonal skills are required to achieve and promote effective partnership working.

We are proud to offer an excellent benefits package which includes:
A Local Government pension scheme
Wellbeing Service and Employee Assistance Programme
Childcare voucher scheme
Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development
Extensive induction programmes
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days (rising to 30 days after 5 years service)
Discounted gym membership
Staff discount scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme


Find out much more about our Social Work world at: http://theshuttle.org.uk/blackburn-darwen-social-workers/  


Please contact David Goldsworthy, Service Lead on 01254 666623 for an informal conversation/chat.

Job description/ Person specification.docx

Role Profile.pdf

To apply, click here