Early Help Team Leader Social Work Qualified
- Employer
- Warwickshire County Council
- Location
- Nuneaton, Warwickshire
- Salary
- £43,380 - £49,163
- Closing date
- 26 Oct 2021
- Reference
- RA0002818
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Social work; Children - Qualified
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
About Us
At Warwickshire County Council (WCC) we work with children and families restoratively, building strong relationships and connections to help families find long-lasting solutions. Our work contributes to our wider County Council aim – to make Warwickshire the best it can be for everyone.
It’s a big responsibility that can be challenging at times, but this is what drives our staff to succeed, develop and achieve. If you’re someone who wants to do the best job possible, who approaches everything with passion, tenacity, courage and purpose, then we want you to work with us.
We have a whole council commitment to flexible working and employee wellbeing. We nurture, support and challenge each other to achieve the best outcomes for all our children. All of our practice is underpinned by restorative and trauma informed practice.
We’re building something very special in Warwickshire. A community of practice – with diverse thought, skills and experiences. Working for every child to create a Child Friendly Warwickshire.
Find out more about Warwickshire Children & Families Service
Ofsted inspection report Warwickshire
Early Help and Targeted Support services in Warwickshire have seen a significant transformation, helping to ensure children, young people and families access the right support at the right time.
We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full time Social Work qualified Team Leader in Nuneaton and Bedworth. The post holder will be motivated in the coordination and operation of Early Help services across the locality, working closely with a range of key stakeholders including statutory partners, service providers, the voluntary sector, children, young people and families.
You will manage your Locality Team and the Early Help Social Workers to meet the outcomes of the service and enjoy being actively involved in the wider service leadership team who model WCC behaviours and values to ensure we are the best we can be.
About the Role
Essential experience to be successful in the role include:
Professional Social Work qualification and current registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England and substantial post qualification experience.
Significant experience as a practicing Social Worker and knowledge of Early Help.
Ability to build and maintain links with local schools, voluntary and statutory agencies that promote the service and encourage good working relationships to enhance high quality service outcomes.
Management of incoming work including prioritisation and allocation through caseload management of team members, review and closure of cases.
Manage and supervise a Children and Families Team of staff which will include Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Targeted Support Officers, Senior Family Support Workers and Apprentices.
Manage a locality network to promote an ecosystem approach between services.
Contribute to the operational planning of the service including the coordination of parenting programmes and duty systems.
Manage and support teams through organisational change.
Chair locality discussion panels to ensure the successful transition of children and families to Early Help and Social Care teams.
To deputise for the Operations Manager in their absence.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
For more information please see the job description and person specification.
Additional Information
Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
For an informal discussion please contact Stacey Gill, Operations Manager by email: staceygill@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing Date: 26 October 2021
Proposed interview date: 16 and 17 November 2021
Applicants successfully selected for interview will be required to complete an assessment process for this post.
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not been submitted unless asked to do so.
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.
As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. WCC has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for employees who hold these and other identities. See more.
Company
As a local authority we take on a wide range of roles, whether we are providing specialist care and support to the most vulnerable in our communities, or championing Warwickshire as a choice for business through our work to promote economic growth and innovation.
Warwickshire is famous the world over as Shakespeare’s county— but that’s only half the story. We’re also vibrant and modern. One of the fastest growing commercial regions in the UK, we’re home to many leading companies and developing exciting opportunities for everyone who lives and works here.
We pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that like to encourage new ways of working. Likewise, our ability to make decisions quickly is as important to us as it is to our customers.
We work actively with partner organisations to deliver our core services:
- Schools and Learning
- Social Care and Health
- Community Safety
- Environment and Planning
- Leisure and Tourism
- Roads and Travel
- Website
- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/jobs
- Telephone
- 01926 41 8125
- Location
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HR Service Centre
Shire Hall
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Warwickshire
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