Team Manager - Children in Care

The States of Guernsey are looking for a Team Manager to join the Children In Care Team within Children and Family Community Services.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide effective leadership and supervision to the Children in Care (CIC) Team and Leaving Care Services.
• Manage the effective provision of social work services provided by the CIC Team and Leaving Care Service.
• Ensure the core functions of the team operate to a good quality and are effective in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children.
• Develop and sustain resources whilst maintaining morale, flexibility and quality of service.

Person Specification:

Experience – Essential:

• Significant post qualifying experience in social work with children and families, including experience of Child Protection Work.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of legislation, regulations and procedures that affect children and a good knowledge of Child Care Practice, particularly in relation to Child Protection and Care Requirements/Compulsion.
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise, plan and deliver a range of activities within the requirements of the post.
• Experience of managing and supervising Social Care Professionals, including undertaking Child Protection Investigations.
• Experience of chairing Child Protection Strategy discussions.
• Ability to assess and manage risk within a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrably good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships with staff and partner agencies.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions with confidence.
• Understanding of performance management.
• Ability to cope in stressful situations and provide calm and effective leadership.
• Ability to motivate oneself and others.
• Be in possession of a clean and current driving licence.
• Ability to use information technology confidently and effectively.
• Committed to promoting anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Commitment to working in partnership with young children and young people and their families.
• Committed to promoting family life, ensuring wherever possible that children and young people are cared for safely in their own family/community.
• Commitment to the development of other team members and one’s own personal development.

Qualifications – Essential:

• Recognised Social Care Qualification e.g., Diploma/Degree in Social Work or CQSW and registration with Social Work England.
• Hold a management qualification, e.g., CMI Level 3 and willingness to work towards CMI Level 5.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma.
• Post qualifying experience in direct services to children, families, and young people.
• Management experience in social care.

Qualifications – Desirable:

• Management Qualification, e.g., CMI Level 5 or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details:

Employer name: States of Guernsey

Address: Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Le Vauquiedor, St. Martin, Guernsey GY4 6UU

Employer's website: https://www.gov.gg/