Social Work Service Manager

2 days ago

Yorkshire and The Humber, United Kingdom Progressive Care UK Limited Full time
Job Overview

Job Title: Social Work Service Manager
Location: South Yorkshire
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range:£48,401.60 - £53,996.80 pa

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Social Work Service Manager to lead our social work services in South Yorkshire. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing management oversight of social work services, ensuring timely and high-quality assessments and interventions that secure positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Management and Oversight
    • Provide expert guidance on child and family assessments, mentoring team members and promoting best practices.
    • Line manage social workers, providing regular professional supervision and ensuring adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Case Management
    • Support and oversee the effective management of caseloads, ensuring all work meets service standards and organisational expectations.
    • Motivate team members to achieve high standards in their assessments, written work, and interventions.
    • Maintain an up-to-date calendar and ensure adequate social work management cover, including participation in the on-call rota.
  • Safeguarding and Assessment
    • Safeguard children, young people, and vulnerable adults by adhering to policies and promptly addressing concerns.
    • Oversee social workers completing family assessments using the service model and framework, evaluating risks, harm, parenting capacity, and family strengths.
    • Support social workers in implementing tailored strategies to address risks, including managing challenging behaviours in family settings.
  • Collaboration and Reporting
    • Chair and participate in key meetings to monitor progress, address delays, and ensure plans are implemented within agreed timescales.
    • Ensure social workers produce structured, clear, and evidence-based reports for courts, panels, and case conferences, supporting them in presenting evidence when needed.
    • Collaborate with partner agencies to address safety concerns effectively and triangulate information for informed decision-making.
    • Actively contribute to team and organisational meetings, fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture.
  • Leadership and Collaboration
    • Lead social work improvement projects, contributing to service development, policies, and practices within legislative and policy frameworks.
    • Mentor and model good practice for social workers and social work students, providing guidance, supervision, and opportunities for reflective practice.
    • Deputize for the Service Manager Social Work when required and provide cover for the Social Work Academy Practice Manager.
    • Work across Progressive Care Services and within the community to deliver targeted support and fulfill management responsibilities as directed.
    • Provide social work consultations for managers and team members, ensuring consistent application of best practices.
    Requirements
    • Degree in Social Work and current registration with the relevant regulatory body.
    • Extensive experience in managing social work services, including supervision of staff and oversight of complex cases.
    • Expertise in child and family assessments, safeguarding, and risk management.
    • Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of legal, regulatory, and statutory frameworks in social work practice.
    What We Offer
    • Opportunities to lead and shape social work practices in a dynamic and impactful organisation.
    • A chance to make a significant difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.
    • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
    • A dynamic environment focused on professional growth and innovative practices.

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