At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of Family Court Advisers and ensure high-quality practice.
- Company: Join a supportive organisation dedicated to safeguarding children.
- Benefits: Generous holidays, flexible working, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Registered with Social Work England and experienced in supervision or coaching.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Assistant Service Manager will lead a team of Family Court Advisers, ensuring high quality practice and safeguarding of children in public and private law cases. The role includes reflective case supervision, coaching, mentoring, and maintaining professional standards within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a team of Family Court Advisers
- Provide reflective case supervision and coaching
- Champion the values and core practice of the ‘Together with Children and Families’ framework
- Safeguard and protect the welfare of children and support colleagues to meet safeguarding standards
- Ensure quality and impact of practice standards for directly managed advisers
- Promote resilience and wellbeing at work, maintaining morale
- Communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience
- Registered with Social Work England
- Organised, resilient, and experienced in supervising, coaching, or mentoring social workers
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with emotional intelligence
- Experience managing employees with diverse professional backgrounds
Benefits
- Generous holidays – 28 days (including three for Christmas) rising to 33 days with five years continuous service
- 19.4% employer contribution to Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working – hybrid between office and home, accommodation of flexible working requests
- Exclusive discounts with a wide range of companies covering leisure, technology, travel, personal finance, fashion and supermarkets
- Social Work England membership fees reimbursed for social work colleagues
- Car leasing schemes for business mileage
Assistant Service Manager - Liverpool employer: Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service)
As an Assistant Service Manager in Liverpool, you will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. Our organisation prioritises employee wellbeing with generous holiday allowances, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth through coaching and mentoring. We foster a collaborative work culture that values resilience and communication, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the field of social work.
Contact Details:
Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) Recruitment Team
