Children's Social Care Team Manager [Child Protection]
We are recruiting a Child Protection Team Manager.
The role will be responsible for the management, oversight and development of Child Protection work to ensure that children have the right plan at the right time, and that all plans progress in a timely manner and intervention is effective support children within their families and prevent the need for the plan to escalate.
In Knowsley our Child Protection Teams are responsible for support and interventions for families from the point of referral up to 1st hearing. This is a crucial point of transfer as it allows for high level interventions at Child in Need up-to Pre Proceedings.
As the Child Protection Manager, you will effectively lead, manage and develop 6 social workers in your team.
It is a great time to join the team as we continue to grow as a service, progressing well and offering fantastic opportunities for the right person to grow their career.
At Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council we are committed to working as a close knit team to deliver the best outcomes for our children. This is an exciting time to join us and have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of Children we support.
Here in Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council you will be supported, and given the opportunity to further development and the chance to further improve outcomes for our children.
The successful applicant will evidence their experience and leadership skills in respect of Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, Quality Assurance and the development of services in this area of work to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Here at Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council we manage the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) via the permanent staff team and therefore this is an opt in or out approach if you wish to develop your knowledge and skills whilst increasing your salary you can join the EDT Service.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
For an informal conversation, please feel free to contact Service Manager Selina Kent 07773575929 or a current Team Manager Sarah Bird 07385420437
Closing date - 01 October 2023
Interview dates - 12/13 October 2023