Contract: Permanent

Location: Scarborough 

We are looking for a Team Manager who shares our values and passion to improve outcomes for children and young people; you will have a good understanding of the challenges that children and families face and want to truly make a positive change whilst driving forward the promotion and development of the Strength in Relationship Practice model, which puts effective relationships with children and families at its heart.  

As a Partner in Practice, we are leading the way in social work with children and their families; our work is child-centred and there is a longstanding, clearly embedded model of practice, based on building effective relationships with children, young people and families. 

One of the primary aspects of the role of Team Manager is to lead and manage Social Worker with the support of Practice Supervisors to ensure the delivery of an effective social work service to children and their families in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures. 

As you continue to develop you may decide you want to manage other social worker professionals and we support this with the Firstline leadership programme in conjunction with a range of corporate leadership programmes facilitated by the council itself.

Interested in joining our team? 
We would love to speak to you about the opportunities available, visit our campaigns page for more information and call or email the Danielle Johnson, Head of Safeguarding, 01609 534132 or Danielle.Johnson@northyorks.gov.uk.

We're proud to support the Local Government Association's Return to Social Work programme, offering former social workers free training so they can return to social work.  

Key dates

Closing date: Closed
Interview date: TBC Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on a virtual basis   
As the situation with the coronavirus continues to develop, we will accept applications after the first original closing date with the intention to interview on a virtual basis to support our community during this critical time.
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. 

 

NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

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