DescriptionThis position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
At the London Borough of Barnet we believe in making changes that will bring positive results. Our goal is to serve our community to the best of our ability and we place the people of Barnet at the heart of everything we do. Establishing better ways of working is important but its the impact they have on our borough thats paramount. Were undertaking a major transformation to bring child centred and systemic practice to the heart of what we do.
Youll be responsible for the provision of a range of important quality assurance workforce development and safeguarding services. To deliver them youll need to work with a range of internal and external partners managing relationships and contracted services while monitoring the services audit process workforce development and scrutiny functions via the reviewing officers.
As part of the national Social Care Reforms the postholder will lead the development implementation and ongoing oversight of the Multi Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT). This includes establishing the local MACP arrangements ensuring the model is fully embedded across the partnership and providing strategic leadership so that multi agency child protection practice is consistently strong coordinated and effectively managed. The postholder will ensure the MACPT is kept under continuous review adapting the operating model as required to ensure it remains aligned with national guidance and local need.
The role will entail extensive relational work between multi-agency partners families and the Council by creating and sustaining strong partnerships to deliver the best outcomes for Barnet children and families.
About you
The role requires a qualified and registered social worker with the ability to manage both projects and finances. A confident credible leader youll have what it takes to network influence and inspire in this important role.
You will:
- Lead and supervise the Service Managers across these teams overseeing all services for children to ensure high quality permanence planning and tracking in line with statutory regulations and guidelines.
- Promote relational and anti-oppressive practice ensuring the practice model and child and family participation approaches are understood embedded and evidenced in practice.
- Produce regular and high quality analytical and concise written and verbal reports and briefings for the senior leadership team on practice quality and service developments.
- Set objectives for the service develop plans identify resources and mobilise staff to meet those objectives to ensure the needs of children young people and their families are met.
- Provide practice leadership to drive organisational change and improve professional and operational practices through delivery of training observation of practice modelling live supervision group supervision quality assurance activities and hands on practical support to the childrens workforce in managing high risk and complex case work.
- Monitor support and challenge compliance with statutory responsibilities and procedures.
- Support practice innovations responding to changing population needs risks and opportunities using evidence-based approaches evaluative frameworks and research evaluations.
- Embed a culture of organisational learning undertaking appreciative enquiry audit and disseminating learning from serious case reviews and practice reflection.
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking
Applyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Donna Swanberg (Assistant Director) at
System notice:Some dates shown on our online application system (such as Apply Before) appear inUS date format (MM/DD/YYYY)due to Oracle system settings.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment however all examples and statements provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own) applications may be withdrawn escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
Required Experience:
Director
DescriptionThis position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.About Barnet CouncilBarnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces an...
DescriptionThis position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
At the London Borough of Barnet we believe in making changes that will bring positive results. Our goal is to serve our community to the best of our ability and we place the people of Barnet at the heart of everything we do. Establishing better ways of working is important but its the impact they have on our borough thats paramount. Were undertaking a major transformation to bring child centred and systemic practice to the heart of what we do.
Youll be responsible for the provision of a range of important quality assurance workforce development and safeguarding services. To deliver them youll need to work with a range of internal and external partners managing relationships and contracted services while monitoring the services audit process workforce development and scrutiny functions via the reviewing officers.
As part of the national Social Care Reforms the postholder will lead the development implementation and ongoing oversight of the Multi Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT). This includes establishing the local MACP arrangements ensuring the model is fully embedded across the partnership and providing strategic leadership so that multi agency child protection practice is consistently strong coordinated and effectively managed. The postholder will ensure the MACPT is kept under continuous review adapting the operating model as required to ensure it remains aligned with national guidance and local need.
The role will entail extensive relational work between multi-agency partners families and the Council by creating and sustaining strong partnerships to deliver the best outcomes for Barnet children and families.
About you
The role requires a qualified and registered social worker with the ability to manage both projects and finances. A confident credible leader youll have what it takes to network influence and inspire in this important role.
You will:
- Lead and supervise the Service Managers across these teams overseeing all services for children to ensure high quality permanence planning and tracking in line with statutory regulations and guidelines.
- Promote relational and anti-oppressive practice ensuring the practice model and child and family participation approaches are understood embedded and evidenced in practice.
- Produce regular and high quality analytical and concise written and verbal reports and briefings for the senior leadership team on practice quality and service developments.
- Set objectives for the service develop plans identify resources and mobilise staff to meet those objectives to ensure the needs of children young people and their families are met.
- Provide practice leadership to drive organisational change and improve professional and operational practices through delivery of training observation of practice modelling live supervision group supervision quality assurance activities and hands on practical support to the childrens workforce in managing high risk and complex case work.
- Monitor support and challenge compliance with statutory responsibilities and procedures.
- Support practice innovations responding to changing population needs risks and opportunities using evidence-based approaches evaluative frameworks and research evaluations.
- Embed a culture of organisational learning undertaking appreciative enquiry audit and disseminating learning from serious case reviews and practice reflection.
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking
Applyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Donna Swanberg (Assistant Director) at
System notice:Some dates shown on our online application system (such as Apply Before) appear inUS date format (MM/DD/YYYY)due to Oracle system settings.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application as a reasonable adjustment however all examples and statements provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence as your own) applications may be withdrawn escalated to counter Fraud for further investigation and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
Required Experience:
Director
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