Practice Manager Family Help Team
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Job Location:
Eastbourne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you an experienced leader in childrens social care with a passion for improvement Then we would love to hear from you and welcome your application!
Were looking for a Social WorkPractice Manager to lead inspire and support a dedicated team delivering high-quality social work services for children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team at the forefront of the Family First reforms piloting the new Family Help approach by integrating early help with statutory social work support. You will work closely alongside Early Help managers and keyworkers as part of the Eastbourne area pilot helping shape county-wide implementation from January 2027.
This role requires strong leadership and the ability to motivate others promoting a values-based approach that achieves positive outcomes for children and families. As Practice Manager youll also be responsible for overseeing performance quality assurance budgets and resources all while making sure the service meets organisational standards and priorities.
A key part of the role is monitoring and improving the quality of practice through regular case audits and reviews while also supporting the development of students newly qualified social workers including those undertaking the ASYE programme and experienced practitioners. By creating a supportive and learning-focused environment you will help your team grow and perform to their best.
The people we are looking for in this vital position will have:
- Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body.
- Specialist training (academic or in-house provision e.g. advanced Motivational InterviewingAdult Attachment training etc)
- Level 1 Practice Educator Professional currently undertaking the course or evidence of a confirmed space to undertake course.
To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above when submitting your CV and supporting statement please use your supporting statement to tell us how you meet essential and desirable criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests.
Please download the job description & person specificationfor more information.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status pagefor details.
Interviews will take place on Monday 13th April in Eastbourne. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
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For flexible working
East Sussex is a very good employer. Youre able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and thats really Social Worker
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Manager
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Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For fur ... View more
