Group Manager (MASH)

Lewisham Council; Lewisham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a group manager to lead its MASH Service, responsible for managing multiple teams and driving practice improvement for children's social care. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills, the ability to analyze performance data, and a vision for good practice with children and families. This role offers a hybrid working model, combining office and home-based work.

Qualifications

• Experience as a skilled practitioner in social care.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of performance data applicable to social work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a service area consisting of 4-5 teams.
• Oversee practice improvement using Signs of Safety framework.
• Support team managers in professional development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Practitioner knowledge

Performance data analysis

Job description

Job Category : Management

Location : Laurence House – Second Floor, Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09 : 00

End Time : 17 : 00

Salary : £38.43

We currently have a vacancy for a group manager vacancy in our MASH Service. Lewisham MASH is our front door for Children Social Care and Target Early Help, the service includes our emergency Duty Team which provides out of hours social work services for adults and children.

The service has a well-developed multi agency partnership, with key safeguarding partners co-located. At Lewisham MASH we have developed a strong performance culture, with a focus on quality child centred decision making. The JTAI in November 2022, commented positively on the quality of practice within the MASH service.

As a group manager, you will be a key member of the extended senior management team. You will manage a service area consisting of 4-5 teams and you will be responsible for practice improvement in your service area using Signs of Safety as our practice framework. You will be a skilled and reflective practitioner and leader and will have a clear vision of what good practice with children and families looks like. You will be able to use and analyse performance data effectively to support our work with children and families. You will also supervise 4-5 team managers and support them in their professional development.

Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford SE6, we operate a hybrid approach whereby you may be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements.