Summary

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective child-centered service in compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory guidance to improve outcomes for children.
  


• Ensure the promotion and safeguarding of children and young people's welfare, implementing relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
  


• Oversee social work practices through reflective supervision, regular evidence-based auditing, and feedback to set service standards.
  


• Contribute to budget monitoring, ensuring services are delivered within budget and provide best value.
  


• Ensure social workers have the necessary tools and resources to practice effectively, assessing and minimizing risks.
  


• Lead a team of over seven social workers, ensuring high-quality supervision and effective performance management.
  


• Manage and allocate cases to ensure timely support and specialist assessments for children, young people, carers, and families.
  


• Support continuous professional development for self and others.
  


• Develop collaborative working relationships with relevant services to enhance partnership working.
  

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in relevant legal areas.
  


• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
  


• Comprehensive understanding of applicable laws.
  


• Experience in local authority is desirable but not essential.
  


• Open to Solicitors, Barristers, or Fellows of CILEX.
  


• Flexible working arrangement with 2 days of office attendance per week.