Practice Manager Family Help Team at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

62411.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Social Work, Practice Management, Performance Oversight, Quality Assurance, Budget Management, Resource Management, Case Audits, Practice Educator, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Training, Team Support, Statutory Social Work, Early Help Integration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you an experienced leader in children’s social care with a passion for improvement? Then we would love to hear from you and welcome your application! We’re looking for a Social Work Practice Manager to lead, inspire, and support a dedicated team delivering high-quality social work services for children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team at the forefront of the Family First reforms, piloting the new Family Help approach by integrating early help with statutory social work support. You will work closely alongside Early Help managers and keyworkers as part of the Eastbourne area pilot, helping shape county-wide implementation from January 2027. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to motivate others, promoting a values-based approach that achieves positive outcomes for children and families. As Practice Manager, you’ll also be responsible for overseeing performance, quality assurance, budgets, and resources, all while making sure the service meets organisational standards and priorities. A key part of the role is monitoring and improving the quality of practice through regular case audits and reviews, while also supporting the development of students, newly qualified social workers including those undertaking the ASYE programme, and experienced practitioners. By creating a supportive and learning-focused environment, you will help your team grow and perform to their best. The people we are looking for in this vital position will have: * Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body. * Specialist training (academic or in-house provision e.g. advanced Motivational Interviewing, Adult Attachment training etc) * Level 1 Practice Educator Professional, currently undertaking the course or evidence of a confirmed space to undertake course. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above, when submitting your CV and supporting statement please use your supporting statement to tell us how you meet essential and desirable criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the job description & person specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta4/mjm4/~edisp/ucmfa08238039.docx] for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] page for details. Interviews will take place on Monday 13th April in Eastbourne. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Support services that change lives, take on diverse responsibilities, and grow your career in a team that values your skills and development. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003]. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Lynda Corbett, Operations Manager, Lynda.corbett@Eastsussex.gov.uk [Lynda.corbett@Eastsussex.gov.uk] For flexible working “East Sussex is a very good employer. You’re able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and that’s really helpful.” Charlotte, Social Worker Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

The Practice Manager will lead, inspire, and support a team delivering high-quality social work services, piloting the new Family Help approach by integrating early help with statutory support. Responsibilities include overseeing performance, quality assurance, budgets, and resources while monitoring and improving practice quality through audits and supporting staff development.