Social Work Practice Lead
3 hours ago
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our Adopter Recruitment, Assessment and Family Finding Team as a Practice Manager.
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting social workers undertaking adopter assessments and family finding for children with a plan of adoption.
Key responsibilities include maintaining oversight of practice standards and compliance using case auditing and monitoring of service KPIs.
About Your Qualifications and ExperienceWe are looking for someone who has experience in adoption assessment work, service development, and understands the legal framework and associated NMS in relation to care planning and adoption for children.
A degree in a relevant field such as Social Work or a related subject is essential.
The estimated salary for this role is between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
About Our Benefits PackageNorthamptonshire Children's Trust values our workforce and offers a great benefits package including:
- SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
- Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4,000
- Relocation costs of up to £8,000
- 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation.
- Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
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