Practice Manager MASH

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is looking for a Practice Manager to oversee high-quality social work practice and lead a team effectively. This role requires a recognized Social Work qualification along with specialist training in areas like Motivational Interviewing. The successful candidate will provide leadership, manage performance, and ensure effective service delivery to children and families. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Diverse range of benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body.
• Specialist training (academic or in-house provision).
• Promote the use of evidence and theory for practice.
• Model and help others maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of high-quality social work practice.
• Provide leadership and motivation for effective services.
• Manage performance and quality resources.
• Lead the practice development of the team.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Advanced Motivational Interviewing

Adult Attachment training

Level 1 Practice Educator Professional

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

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Job Description

As a Practice Manager, you will oversee and ensure the delivery of high-quality social work practice, including screening for assessment and risk management decision making. You will provide leadership and motivation to ensure services are effective, values-based, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families. This role includes managing performance, quality resources and supporting organisational decisions and initiatives. Our Practice Managers also lead and develop teams by promoting a positive learning culture.

You will model professional knowledge, authority, and a recognised depth of expertise, while developing effective professional practice through the provision of regular reflective supervision. You will also lead the practice development and performance of the team, including induction, appointment support, probation, appraisals, professional development, workforce planning, and the effective implementation of personnel procedures, such as absence and performance management.

The people we are looking for in this vital position will:

• Have a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body.
• Have specialist training (academic or in-house provision e.g. advanced Motivational Interviewing, Adult Attachment training etc).
• Be a Level 1 Practice Educator Professional, currently undertaking the course or evidence of a confirmed space to undertake course.
• Promote the use of evidence and theory to support practice in complex and changing circumstances.
• Model and help others to maintain professional and personal boundaries and skilled use of self.

To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above when submitting your CV and cover letter please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Interviews will take place face to face in Lewes within two weeks of closing date.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helena Wickens on [e-mail] to arrange a call.

For sharing my expertise

"I undertook an apprenticeship in Leadership and Management which enabled me to progress. I've been really lucky to have been given lots of wonderful opportunities here, so I want to use the experience and skills I've got to develop other staff." Kayleigh, Practice Manager

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Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.