Social Work Practice Manager - Fostering Team

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Northampton
  • £48,253 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job Title: Social Work Practice Manager - Fostering Team
Location: Northampton
Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements
Salary: £46,164 - £48,253 per annumOverall Purpose of Role:Sanctuary Personnel are currently seeking a Practice Manager to join our client's team, providing essential social work services to young people and families in need. As a Practice Manager, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the welfare of children and young people, safeguarding them in accordance with legal and statutory obligations. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in mentoring and supervising team members to uphold professional standards set by regulatory bodies.Key Responsibilities:
  • Hold or undertake the Practice Teacher / Enabling Others award to facilitate skill development and support the delivery of responsibilities.
  • Organise and delegate the workload of social workers under the direction of the team manager, providing monitoring, professional development, and supervision.
  • Assist in maintaining records of allocation and ensuring high service standards.
  • Enhance the quality of casework through case file audits, implementation of audit feedback into practice, and formal observations of supervised individuals.
  • Deliver professional leadership within the service team, ensuring adherence to legislation and maintaining excellent standards of practice and service delivery.
  • Assist the Team Manager in team member induction and supervision, integrating equal opportunities and health and safety policies into daily operations.
  • Develop effective partnerships with other agencies and services, contributing to positive outcomes for service users.
  • Contribute to training, standards development, case review, and service planning. Assist in managing complaints, representations, and appeals in line with protocols.
  • Provide accurate information to the Team Manager and assist in establishing and maintaining information systems for best practice, performance evaluation, and budget management.
  • Demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and diverse needs while ensuring health, safety, and welfare standards are met at all times.
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Person Specification:Qualifications:
  • Degree in Social Work or equivalent certification.
  • Social Work England registration.
  • Certificate in Mentoring.
  • Practice Teacher Award/Enabling Others or willingness to undertake.
  • Additional post-qualification awards or recognition as appropriate.
  • Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance required.
Experience and Skills:
  • Minimum 2-3 years post-qualification experience in relevant disciplines.
  • Experience in staff mentoring and supervision.
  • Working knowledge of needs assessment and care provision.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency in assessment processes, child protection, care planning, and court procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organisational and IT proficiency.
  • Ability to travel and represent the department effectively.
  • Effective negotiation and prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
Disclosure Level:
  • Enhanced Child/Adult Bar
Benefits:Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
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