MASH - Service Manager (Social Work)
Bromley | Permanent | £60,000 - £69,904/year | www.cv-library.co.uk |
MASH - Service Manager ⭐
(aka Group Manager)
Location: Bromley Civic Centre/Flexible Working
Salary: up to £69,904 plus excellent benefits
Focusing on the child, not forgetting you.
Main Purpose: The Group Manager (MASH) will maintain, manage, and supervise a team of operational staff, including Team Managers, to deliver a quality service. Committed to the department's purpose and value statement, the Group Manager will ensure that services provided within the Children & Families Hub and Referral & Assessment team embrace the objectives of joined-up working and meet divisional and departmental goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Oversight and Day-to-Day Management:
Lead a high-performing team in delivering Early Help and Social Work services.
Ensure efficient decision-making processes for managing contacts and referrals.
Implement a partnership approach to manage contacts and referrals for children in need.
Uphold Bromley's Thresholds of Need and Practice Standards.
Provide leadership to Team Managers and social workers.Risk Management:
Manage risks associated with safeguarding decisions and processes.
Conduct regular audits to ensure robust decision-making.
Offer support and challenge to colleagues and partner agencies.Collaboration:
Establish and maintain effective partnerships with relevant agencies.
Represent the local authority at multi-agency forums and meetings.
Facilitate multi-agency meetings and information sharing sessions.Managing Finances & Resources:
Manage budgets for staff and service provision.
Assess and agree on service priorities and developments.
Recruit, deploy, and appraise staff performance.Managing Communications and Information:
Chair statutory meetings and represent the Division in meetings with external agencies.
Prepare and present reports on relevant matters.
Develop and maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and practice.Corporate Responsibilities:
Contribute to the Children and Families Division business planning process.
Attend Council and other appropriate meetings as required.
Ensure implementation of equal opportunities policies and statutory responsibilities.
Person Specification:
At least 3 years experience in a Social Work management position
Proven numerical and budget monitoring skills.
Strong planning, organizing, and resource management abilities.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated enthusiasm and ability to drive change.
Proficiency in workload management and promoting equal opportunities.
Requirements:
Registered Social Worker with relevant qualifications, experience and registration (SWE)
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
Commitment to delivering high-quality social care services.
Apply Now:
If you're ready for an exciting adventure in social work and want to be part of our journey to excellence, then Bromley Children's Social Care is the place for you. Apply now to join our team and help us continue to provide exceptional care to the children of Bromley!
For more information on this or any other social work opportunity in London, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)
(aka Group Manager)
Location: Bromley Civic Centre/Flexible Working
Salary: up to £69,904 plus excellent benefits
Focusing on the child, not forgetting you.
Main Purpose: The Group Manager (MASH) will maintain, manage, and supervise a team of operational staff, including Team Managers, to deliver a quality service. Committed to the department's purpose and value statement, the Group Manager will ensure that services provided within the Children & Families Hub and Referral & Assessment team embrace the objectives of joined-up working and meet divisional and departmental goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Oversight and Day-to-Day Management:
Lead a high-performing team in delivering Early Help and Social Work services.
Ensure efficient decision-making processes for managing contacts and referrals.
Implement a partnership approach to manage contacts and referrals for children in need.
Uphold Bromley's Thresholds of Need and Practice Standards.
Provide leadership to Team Managers and social workers.Risk Management:
Manage risks associated with safeguarding decisions and processes.
Conduct regular audits to ensure robust decision-making.
Offer support and challenge to colleagues and partner agencies.Collaboration:
Establish and maintain effective partnerships with relevant agencies.
Represent the local authority at multi-agency forums and meetings.
Facilitate multi-agency meetings and information sharing sessions.Managing Finances & Resources:
Manage budgets for staff and service provision.
Assess and agree on service priorities and developments.
Recruit, deploy, and appraise staff performance.Managing Communications and Information:
Chair statutory meetings and represent the Division in meetings with external agencies.
Prepare and present reports on relevant matters.
Develop and maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and practice.Corporate Responsibilities:
Contribute to the Children and Families Division business planning process.
Attend Council and other appropriate meetings as required.
Ensure implementation of equal opportunities policies and statutory responsibilities.
Person Specification:
At least 3 years experience in a Social Work management position
Proven numerical and budget monitoring skills.
Strong planning, organizing, and resource management abilities.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated enthusiasm and ability to drive change.
Proficiency in workload management and promoting equal opportunities.
Requirements:
Registered Social Worker with relevant qualifications, experience and registration (SWE)
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
Commitment to delivering high-quality social care services.
Apply Now:
If you're ready for an exciting adventure in social work and want to be part of our journey to excellence, then Bromley Children's Social Care is the place for you. Apply now to join our team and help us continue to provide exceptional care to the children of Bromley!
For more information on this or any other social work opportunity in London, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)
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