Family Safeguarding Team Lead — Children & Families

Oxfordshire County Council; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Nova Scotia, Canada is seeking a Team Manager for Family Support and Safeguarding. This role focuses on providing timely assessments and support to children and families in need. Key responsibilities include leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with policies. Qualified candidates will hold a Social Work qualification and possess skills in forming relationships and engaging resistant individuals. The position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Ability to form positive working relationships with children and families.
• Ability to engage children and families who are resistant to intervention.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families.
• Support the Service Manager in continual service development.
• Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model.
• Oversee budget management for the team.

Skills

Ability to form positive working relationships

Ability to engage resistant individuals

Education

Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England

Job description

A local government authority in Nova Scotia, Canada is seeking a Team Manager for Family Support and Safeguarding. This role focuses on providing timely assessments and support to children and families in need. Key responsibilities include leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with policies. Qualified candidates will hold a Social Work qualification and possess skills in forming relationships and engaging resistant individuals. The position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance and flexible working options.