Senior Practice Manager - Children with Disabilities

Salford Council; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking

Up to 34 days holiday

Office in Swinton Unity House

Wellbeing offer

Mentoring scheme

Job summary

Salford Council in Swinton is seeking a Practice Manager for the Children with Disabilities Team. This fixed-term 12-month role requires a driven, dynamic leader to advocate for families and drive service development.

You will have at least 5 years post-qualifying Social Work experience and promote Salford's behaviours and values while protecting children and young people across the city. Hybrid working and supportive resources are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualifying social work experience.
• Experience in supervising or managing a social work team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare across the service.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of the day-to-day delivery of all aspects of the Social Work team, with a focus on quality and improvement of service delivery.
• Ensure participation of children, young people and families and translate lived experiences into plans.
• Maintain documentation, records, accounting and communication.
• Ensure information strategies and data sharing while responding to complaints.
• Monitor and analyse team performance to demonstrate impact on outcomes for children and families.
• Accountable for staff supervision, care and development within the team.

Skills

Social work leadership

Management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Salford Council in Swinton is seeking a Practice Manager for the Children with Disabilities Team. This fixed-term 12-month role requires a driven, dynamic leader to advocate for families and drive service development.

You will have at least 5 years post-qualifying Social Work experience and promote Salford's behaviours and values while protecting children and young people across the city. Hybrid working and supportive resources are offered.