Service Manager - Safeguarding and Review

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an IRO Service Manager to lead the IRO team within the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance management framework. The role involves ensuring compliance with the IRO Handbook and contributing to the development of Children's Services. We offer a strong commitment to continuing professional development and modern working facilities.

Benefits

Free parking

Continuing Professional Development opportunities

Membership in the WM Teaching Partnership

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a social work environment.
• Commitment to participatory practices.
• Understanding of the IRO Handbook and Children’s Services.

Responsibilities

• Operationally responsible for the IRO team and functions.
• Contribute to service development and regional networks.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding practices.

Skills

Restorative practice

Team management

Service development

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced social work manager with a commitment to participation and restorative practice to become our next IRO Service Manager. Working as part of the Safeguarding, Practice and Quality Assurance management team you will be operationally responsible for the IRO team and for the IRO manager functions set out in the IRO Handbook. You will also contribute to wider service development and regional networks. We are a Family Safeguarding authority, and are developing our approach to seeking out safe opportunities for children to be cared for within their network or returned to their parents.

Children's Services are based in modern offices at the Waterfront, Dudley, with free parking. We have a strong CPD offer for staff including Research in Practice subscription and membership of the WM Teaching Partnership.

For more information on the role contact [e-mail]

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