Hours: 37
Closing date: 27/12/2018
Interview date: Week commencing 7th January

Children's Social Work Manager for Children with Disabilities Team - £41,846-45,911 plus market forces supplement.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant, committed and professional team of social workers and family support workers that has been built into a position of strength and stability by the current manager. The team is part of a multi-disciplinary 0-25 Children's Disabilities Service within Herefordshire's Children and Families Directorate. In addition to having the excellent interpersonal skills to ensure that we are able to work together successfully with other agencies , the successful applicant will need to bring a high level of support, challenge and organisation that will allow the team to develop and flourish further. The team covers the full range of input for children with a disability and their families from those with small short-break packages to LAC and child protection work.

Hence we are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, high quality social work practitioner with a breadth of experience that will equip them to thrive in this diverse and interesting role. If you are, or aspire to be, a social work manager looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment, this could be the role for you. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Les Knight, Head of Service on 07792-881479 or lknight1@hereforshire.gov.uk

Benefits with Herefordshire Council:
Holidays: 25 days per year plus 2 days unpaid at Christmas (pro rata for part time)
Pension: LGPS pension scheme
A range of discounts with local businesses
HCPC registration paid

As part of our commitment to your personal and professional development you will have your own Individual Learning Account. All our HCPC registered children’s social workers have access to £250 to use for their own development.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must apply online for this vacancy, We do not accept emailed CV’S. Your application should include a CV and an accompanying statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 showing how your experience meets the person specification.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the job are guaranteed an interview.