Short Breaks Manager - Lead Practice in Disability Services

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday and bank holidays

Flexible working

LGPS pension

Life assurance—3x salary

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced social work manager to oversee the Children and Young People with Disabilities team. You will manage Short Break Child in Need Practitioners and ASYE Social Workers, while handling a small caseload of complex cases including Mental Capacity Assessments.

The role involves guiding and mentoring staff, leading legal discussions for 16+ young people, and coordinating multi-agency meetings to ensure high-quality outcomes and smooth transitions to

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Short Break Child in Need Practitioners and ASYE Social Workers.
• Hold a small caseload of complex children and family cases.
• Undertake and quality assure Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and specialist support to social workers on mental capacity work.
• Lead legal case discussions for young people aged 16+ where restrictions and High Court applications may be required.
• Represent the service at Continuing Healthcare Panels and multi-agency meetings.
• Support transition planning for young people moving into adult services.
• Work with partners to develop and improve short break services and pathways.
• Promote high-quality, child-centred practice and positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Risk assessment

Reflective practice

Staff development

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced social work manager to oversee the Children and Young People with Disabilities team. You will manage Short Break Child in Need Practitioners and ASYE Social Workers, while handling a small caseload of complex cases including Mental Capacity Assessments.

The role involves guiding and mentoring staff, leading legal discussions for 16+ young people, and coordinating multi-agency meetings to ensure high-quality outcomes and smooth transitions to