Team Manager for the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Team at Bradford Council, a specialist service that has supported adults, children and families for over 20 years. The post leads supervision of staff, oversight of complex and high-risk cases, and management of team budgets and expenditure. Distinct features include a dedicated adult and children's remit, oversight of the pre-payment card service and close work with the Home Office. Substantial hands-on NRPF experience is required.
What the job involves
- Lead, manage and supervise the NRPF Team
- Provide supervision, appraisal, induction and performance management to team members
- Ensure assessments, support plans and reviews meet legislation, policy and procedures
- Provide management oversight of complex and high-risk cases
- Manage workloads and allocate resources effectively
- Manage team budgets and monitor expenditure on individuals and families supported
- Work collaboratively with the Home Office and partner agencies
- Lead on complaints, audits and investigations as required
- Oversee the administration and audit of the pre-payment card service
- Monitor performance, quality standards and service outcomes
- Contribute to service, workforce and commissioning development and project work
- Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are fulfilled and statutory duties are met
Experience
- Significant experience working directly within a NRPF service
- Experience of leading, managing or supervising staff
- Experience of managing complex casework
- Experience of budget management and expenditure monitoring
- Experience of performance management and service improvement
Skills & knowledge
- Detailed knowledge of NRPF legislation, policy and guidance
- Knowledge of the Care Act, Human Rights legislation, Community Treaties and other relevant legal frameworks
- Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and practice
- Knowledge of the NRPF Network and national and regional NRPF developments
- Knowledge of the Modern Slavery Act and issues relating to trafficking
- Understanding of partnership working across statutory and voluntary sector organisations
What’s offered
- Access to the RESPECT Allyship Programme
- Benefits set out in the council's Employee Offer document
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