practice manager York, England
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated social work practitioner to join our team as a Practice Manager for the Disabled Children and Young People Team (DCYPT). As a Practice Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day management of the DCYPT and ensuring that children and families in York receive the right support at the right time.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management: You will coordinate, manage, and support a team of practitioners, including Child and Family Support Practitioners (CFSP), ASYEs and other support roles within Children's Social Care. The primary focus of your role will be operational team management, providing guidance, supervision, and support to team members.
Consultation and Supervision: You will offer consultation and supervision to a diverse range of professionals working with children and their families. Your expertise and guidance will be instrumental in ensuring the best possible outcomes for the children we serve.
Collaborative Work: Working closely with social workers and child and family support practitioners on the team, you will provide support and collaboration to enhance their practice and ensure effective service delivery.
Service Development: You will actively contribute to the development of services and support for families and children with disabilities in York.
Case Accountability: As a Practice Manager, you will be accountable for the cases managed by team members and other responsibilities within the team. Your meticulous oversight will ensure that children and families with complex and intensive needs receive appropriate services and support.
Requirements:
A qualified and experienced social work practitioner with a proven track record in social work practice, ideally within the field of disability and children's services.
Previous desired experience in team management, providing supervision, support, and guidance to social work professionals.
A strong understanding of safeguarding principles and legislation relevant to children and young people with disabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with professionals, families, and external partners.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple cases and priorities effectively.
Passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and families, and a commitment to ensuring they receive the best possible support.
Join our passionate and dedicated team, where your expertise and leadership will help shape the lives of children and families in York. Apply now to be a part of our mission to provide outstanding services to children and young people with disabilities, supporting them to thrive and reach their full potential.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Anna Ikwue at [email protected] or on 01904555175.
Closing date: Sunday 20 August 2023 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 28 August 2023
