Education & Families Manager - Social Work Leadership

North Lanarkshire Council Ltd; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council Ltd is seeking an Education and Families Manager (Social Work) for the Social Work Emergency Service and Children and Families Intensive Services. The role sits on the extended Leadership Team and focuses on integrated practice, trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches, and continuous improvement across planning and professional development.

You will line manage under the Senior Education and Families Manager; require a professional Social Work qualification

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Social Work with management experience within Social Work.
• Experience in leadership and development of modern services and knowledge of the current Social Work agenda.
• A Post Graduate Management or Leadership qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Line management responsibility for the post lies with the Senior Education and Families Manager (Social Work), Children & Families.
• Develop and support integrated practice within the Education and Families service.
• Work with internal and external partners to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and delivery of strategic priorities linked to Plan for North Lanarkshire and Fair Work.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship-based practice

Communication with partners

Education

Social Work qualification

Post Graduate Management or Leadership qualification

Job description

North Lanarkshire Council Ltd is seeking an Education and Families Manager (Social Work) for the Social Work Emergency Service and Children and Families Intensive Services. The role sits on the extended Leadership Team and focuses on integrated practice, trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches, and continuous improvement across planning and professional development.

You will line manage under the Senior Education and Families Manager; require a professional Social Work qualification