About the role
The Group Manager for FSP will have the overarching responsibility of 5 teams which hold complex statutory cases. In addition, they will take on a strategic lead role in Frontline, implementation of the key thematic areas of the Children’s Social Care Improvement Plan such as neglect, harm outside the home and domestic abuse.
The roles and responsibility are outlined within the Job Description which is attached. You need to have at least five years experience as an operational Team Manager.
The post will report into the Head of Service for Family Support & Protection and Children with Disabilities.
If you have questions about the role, please contact Stuart Andrews at stuart.andrews@towerhamlets.gov.ukto meet and discuss the role if you have any questions.
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Requirements
-Working knowledge of the legislative framework within which Social Care operates, inclusive of regulation, national guidance and procedures specific to this post.
-Thorough understanding of quality assurance an ability to integrate this understanding into practice
-A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification. A current SWE registration will be a condition of appointment FSP Group Manager
-A substantial amount of team management experience in the children and families’ field
-Experience of working as a Practitioner and Manager within a multicultural environment which provides services to a variety of disadvantaged groups.
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Tower Hamlets offers the best of London in one borough.
We believe the best place for children is to be raised within their own families, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. Social Workers are at the core of our work with children and families. Our approach is about enabling social workers to build relationships and strengthen families by working with people in a compassionate and understanding way.
We are determined to continue our journey of improvement and deliver outstanding services for children and families of Tower Hamlets, and our offer to staff includes:
The opportunity to work in a richly diverse, challenging and supportive inner London Borough
Competitive remuneration package
Investing in the workforce with end-to-end career support
A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision
Steps to Success, coaching, and bespoke learning and development support from the Learning Academy to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development and progression into leadership.
Travel card/season ticket loan, Cycle to Work scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme
Opportunities for agile/flexible working
Discounted gym membership, access to free eye test, rent deposit scheme and & You at Work discounts as well as many other benefits
Generous annual leave package and wellbeing service
Smarter Working with new modern technology
If you have any questions about applying for this role, please contact Saima Tahsin, Project Officer at Saima.Tahsin@towerhamlets.gov.uk. For an informal discussion about working in Supporting Families at Tower Hamlets please contact Sam Nair, our Principal Social Worker at Sam.Nair@towerhamets.gov.uk