Deputy Team Manager - Adolescent and Child Exploitation Team

at  Bath and North East Somerset Council

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are looking for a highly motivated Deputy Team Manger to join our Adolescent and Child Exploitation Team which is based in the Civic Centre, Keynsham. This post would suit those looking to enhance their skills in management, supervision and working with adolescents at risk. This is a full time maternity cover position.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Adolescent and Child Exploitation Team has a focus on supporting children, young people and families at risk of CSE, young/teenage parents and harmful sexual behaviours. The team works with children and their families managing and responding to risk whilst also assisting families to achieve and sustain change. You will work in partnership with an enthusiastic and successful team consisting of a number of qualified professional Social Workers, family support practitioners and admin. This team is expanding and developing so we are looking for a motivated individual with the skills to drive contextual safeguarding approaches forward.
Management experience, together with a sound knowledge of policy, procedures, legislation and statutory guidance related to safeguarding are essential requirements of the post. Along with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and multi-agency partners, experience of robust performance management with regards to quality assuring service provision and a track record in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people is essential.
This is also an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior Practitioner or Social Worker who has undertaken post-qualifying training and can evidence effective supervisory skills. You will be supported and trained to undertake the full range of management responsibilities and this will include the Management Skills Development programme. Mentoring / coaching will also be available.

You can expect:

• Comprehensive induction
• Managed caseload
• Regular supervision
• Excellent administrative support
• Extensive training programme
• Paid Social Work England registration
• Access to Community Care Inform
• Laptop to promote flexible working

About you:

To apply you will have

• A relevant social work qualification
• Knowledge of the legislative framework and legal proceedings that governs children’s services
• Knowledge of theory and practice applicable to social work
• IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems

We are a forward thinking, innovative local authority committed to early intervention and the highest standards in safeguarding. To find out more about becoming part of our Children’s Social Care Team, please visit http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/jobs/be-part-our-childrens-social-care-team.
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Clare Luxton, Team Manager on Clare_Luxton@bathnes.gov.uk or call 01225 395678
Interview date: TBA

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED/BASIC DBS CHECK.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.