Children's Service Manager

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Work Director to lead our British Forces Social Work Service in Cyprus. As a key member of the Polaris Children's Services team, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to our social work services, ensuring that we deliver high-quality services that meet the needs of service personnel, children, young people, and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall leadership and management to the British Forces Social Work Service in Cyprus, including staff management, service provision, and partnership working with other agencies.
  • Develop and deliver integrated services that meet the needs of our clients, including children, young people, and their families.
  • Ensure consistent service standards of delivery against agreed activity datasets and key performance indicators.
  • Identify and report gaps in service provision, unmet need, key themes, and trends, along with associated risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Lead and manage a team of social workers, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure that they are equipped to deliver high-quality services.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partner agencies, command personnel, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure that all services are delivered in accordance with UK statutory standards, regulations, and the Armed Forces Act 1991.

Requirements:

  • Professional Social Work qualification (BA (Hons), DIP SW, CQSW, CSS) and registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
  • Post-qualifying award in Social Work and management qualification desirable.
  • 5 years' post-qualification experience in a social work management role, with experience in a broad range of social work roles.
  • Computer literacy skills and experience of report writing to a high level.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child/adult safeguarding procedures.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including travel across Cyprus and the UK, and willingness to participate in the Out of Hours duty management rota.

About Us:

Polaris Children's Services is part of the Polaris Community of companies, delivering statutory and non-statutory social care services in the UK and to military communities overseas. We are proud to have developed our own BFSWS brand with specific identities for each community of military social work service.

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