Family Help Team Manager
Gateshead Council, Shipcote, Gateshead
Family Help Team Manager
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Gateshead Council, Shipcote, Gateshead
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 4 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 40e27486f46243fc9698802a34ca417f
Location ref: Shipcote, Gateshead
Full Job Description
- Lead, support and develop Assistant Team Managers, Consultant Social Workers, Family Help Social Workers and Family Help Practitioners to deliver high-quality, safe and effective practice.
- Drive a strong multi-agency approach, working collaboratively across social care, partner agencies and community settings to deliver coordinated support for families.
- Chair key meetings (including Family Help reviews, planning, strategy and PLO meetings) to ensure robust decision making and effective planning.
- Oversee performance, quality assurance and compliance, ensuring recording, reporting and practice standards consistently reflect the voice and journey of the child.
- Contribute to and influence service redesign, policy development and transformation activity, including the Families First Programme.
- Work within governance and decision-making frameworks, ensuring appropriate escalation and accountability.
- Create a positive, high-performance culture through strong leadership, supervision and continuous professional development.
- Champion learning and improvement, embedding reflective practice and innovation across the service[Child and Adults eating]Putting children first by supporting the whole family What you will bring
- A recognised Social Work qualification, SWE registration and strong commitment to ongoing CPD (including Practice Educator Level 2 or willingness to work towards it).
- Significant experience in statutory children's social care, including leading teams and managing complex cases, risk and performance.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks and practice models (including Children Act, Working Together, systemic and relationship-based practice).
- Proven ability to deliver impactful interventions, improve outcomes for children and families and lead change in complex situations.
- Excellent analytical, assessment and decision-making skills, with a clear focus on child-centred practice.
- Effective leadership, communication and partnership-working skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and develop others.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or actively working towards this), alongside the ability to use systems effectively and manage performance, budgets and recording requirements
Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match. We're delighted that you're interested in working with us. You'd be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive. At Gateshead Council you'd be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we're confident that it isn't just the salary that attracts our staff. Families First: working alongside families to create lasting change. The Families First service sits at the heart of Children's Social Care, bringing together a skilled, multi-disciplinary workforce committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. Working closely with partners across family hubs, schools, health and wider services, the team delivers coordinated, relationship-based intervention that places the voice of the child at the centre. With a strong focus on early intervention, prevention and sustained change, the team plays a key role in driving the Families First Programme and shaping innovative, high-quality practice across Gateshead. - Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience Salary £48,226 - £51,536 + a temporary 15% R&R allowance.
- Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
- Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
- Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
- Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
- Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions - a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
- Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/family-help-team-manager-127070857