Lead Family and Social Care Practitioner

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

About this role:

  • This exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family and Safeguarding Team Manager to join our Change Grow Live team.
  • As a key member of the team, you will provide direct line management and supervision to staff, volunteers, and social work students within the service.
  • You will support individuals and families to overcome multiple, complex problems, enabling them to live successfully within their communities.
  • Your role will empower staff to promote hope, empowerment, choices, control, and opportunities that assist service users in reaching their full potential as individuals and community members.

About the job:

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead our Family and Safeguarding Team.

About you:

  • You should be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience.
  • You will have extensive experience of working directly with families and individuals displaying challenging behaviour in fields such as social work, youth offending, substance use, probation, health, family work, education, youth, and community.
  • Knowledge and experience of developing and leading health and social care services, delivering services that evidence high performance and quality standards, are essential.
  • Experience of supervising, appraising, and supporting staff development is also required.
  • You should have significant experience of leading teams working with families where children are subject to social care intervention.
  • Knowledge of current legislation surrounding children, young people, and safeguarding practice is necessary.

About the salary:

We offer an annual salary of £45,000-£57,000 (dependent on location and experience) plus benefits.

About the benefits:

  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each year's service (capped at 30 days).
  • Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
  • A friendly and supportive team.
  • Training, career development & progression opportunities.

Please note that sponsorship for this role is not eligible under the Health and Care Worker visa. However, you may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role.



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