Social Work Practice Manager - Fostering Team
Sanctuary Personnel
- Northampton
- £48,253 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced Child/Adult Bar
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