Team Manager, Front Door to Children Social Care

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This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team, of 3 Co-ordinators', 4 Social Workers and 2 Senior Social Workers and our established Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub. Also seated the Front Door are the Intensive Family Support Hub. In the months ahead we will be expanding our Front Door service to include the Adolescent Safety Framework, we are proud to continue to be developing our service.

About the role

The Front Door will work closely together with the newly forming Assessment Team which As the Front Door manager, you will work closely and supportively with the newly formed Assessment team manager.

We are a team who sit together, learn from each other and are developing our knowledge and understanding of Restorative Relationships and Trauma Informed practice. We are really excited about our future and the difference we can make to children and their families North Somerset.

This is a permanent role, working 37 hours per week. Although there is some room from working outside the office we have found that a strength of our team in the fact we are together for the working week. If you as successful you will be line managed by The Head of Front Door and Family Wellbeing.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Requirements of the job

• Social Work qualification, ie social work degree, management qualification NVQ level 4 or working towards level 4 and 5 years post qualifying experience as a social worker.
• An approved professional qualification relevant to the area of work to give approved Social Work England registration, and practical experience of working with service user groups giving rise to a variety of technical skills and thorough understanding of the principles of the services available, work practices and processes.
• Specialist knowledge of childcare across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
• Knowledge of National Minimum Standards for all areas of the service.
• Registered as a social worker with Social Work England

Why North Somerset Council?

We understand working for a local authority is more than just a job. We want to ensure our employees remain passionate about what they do and enjoys their time at North Somerset. Whether that means you want training and development opportunities or a flexible working arrangement to fit around family commitments, we will work with you to ensure you are getting the best out of your employment.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year. Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .

Want to know more and apply?

For an informal discussion, please contact Dawn Newton, Head of Front Door and Family Wellbeing, on 01275 882939 or email dawn.newton@n-somerset.gov.uk .

Anticipated interview date: To be confirmed.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Somerset Council - Open, Fairer, Greener.

Please note: We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.