Team Manager
Children's Services

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 Referral and Assessment 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 click here to apply online and upload your CV with a supporting statement referring to the points in the Person Specification in the Role Profile by visiting.

Key responsibilities.docx
Role profile.pdf
Applicant letter.pdf
Location
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Vacancy Description
 
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 Referral and Assessment 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 click here to apply online and upload your CV with a supporting statement referring to the points in the Person Specification in the Role Profile by visiting.

Key responsibilities.docx
Role profile.pdf
Applicant letter.pdf