This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our SISP Team (Specialist Intensive Support Programme ) as a Team Manager within a job share. In this role, you’ll be primarily working on managing the team and will have the opportunity to develop your skills with working alongside our experienced Team Manager already in place .
The Specialist Intensive Support Programme (SISP) A Systemic Approach to working with children and families SISP is long established standalone multidisciplinary team having provided a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow for over ten years. It is positioned within Children’s Specialist Services.
The team offers specialist interventions to families by undertaking independent parenting assessments court directed or under pre proceedings, psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the team’s highly specialist systemic family therapist.
The team includes a range of evidence-based practices and disciplines, including Parent Assess assessments, Together and Apart Assessment, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work.
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles!
• To ensure the SISP Team delivers high-quality services for children at risk of harm, children in need and children in care, in accordance with legal requirements, government initiatives and the council’s policies and procedures.
• Manages a range of assessments, Family Group Conferences, LAC prevention and rehabilitation services provided by the SISP Team for all children referred to the service and who are in need, at risk of significant harm, edge of care and/or have a plan of reunification with their family.
• To work with a range of professionals, the legal team, and others to ensure high quality and evidence-based court assessments.
• To assist and support the Head of Service in managing the delivery of excellent childcare practice through the effective management and supervision of a multi-disciplinary professional team.
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
• Recognised Social Work Qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS check is required for the role.
The London Borough of Hounslow is a vibrant, exciting place to visit, stay and explore, with many hidden gems. Miles of rivers – including the Thames, canals, nature reserves and parks, bustling town centres, and a fantastic leisure offer.
Children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do here in Hounslow. We listen to what children, young people and families have to say about what we do and how and where we do it because their say matters. Putting children, young people and families first is at the heart of our Family Friendly vision and we are committed to developing and supporting our workforce to deliver excellent services using resilience-based approaches.
We are looking for skilled, dynamic and motivated professionals who are aspirational for children and young people with the ability to drive change in the families and professional systems they work within. If you thrive in a child-centred and creative environment – Hounslow could be for you. We know that to recruit passionate, dedicated social workers - where there’s simply more demand than the available resource - we must show our appreciation in more tangible ways. That's why we have put together an attractive package for all our social workers.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you will receive an appropriate starting salary and a friendly, kind, positive and supportive working culture. We also offer:
Annual leave – Generous annual leave entitlements starting from 22 days and rising to max 30 days.
Christmas closure – Up to 3 days, between Christmas and New Year, if your office is closed. This is at the discretion of the council.
Employee benefits –a range of discounts and benefits across a range of companies which you can access as an employee of Hounslow.
Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 52 weeks’ leave after the birth of the baby and the option of a phased return over 3 months.
Flexible working arrangements - our focus is on the outcomes you deliver and we are flexible about where and how this is best achieved.
Local Government Pension Scheme – Open to all employees, this is a tax approved, occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on a sliding scale according to your salary band.
Learning and development – we want you to learn everyday. We have a fantastic range of resources and opportunities and are committed to your development throughout your career with us.
Premature baby leave and pay – where a baby is born prematurely. We are proud to have The Smallest Things Charter mark.
Paternity Leave – Up to two weeks paid leave Parental Leave – Up to 18 weeks’ unpaid leave.
Parental Bereavement leave - two weeks’ paid leave following the death of a child or a stillbirth.
Pool cars –Pool bikes –available for our employees to use for work.
Shared parental leave – Up to 50 weeks’ shared parental leave.
Season ticket loans – Interest free loans for British Rail, Underground and Bus season tickets.
Staff wellbeing services - Including access to Occupational Health, an Osteopath/Chiropractor and Employee Assistance Programme.