Practice Manager Family Help Team (INTERNAL)
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Eastbourne - UK
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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 for a 12 month secondment opportunity 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.
Please download the job description & person specificationfor more information.
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.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and ourstatement on the use of AI.
Interviews will take place within two weeks of closing date in Eastbourne.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status pagefor details.
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We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Lynda Corbett Operations Manager
This is a secondment opportunity which is only available to existing ESCC employees. Please review the Secondment Policy (Secondments and Acting Up arrangements ESCC Intranet) for more information.
A workforce for the community from the community
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We but particularly encourage those from group that are underrepresented in our current workforce:
Black and ethnic minority backgrounds those who are disabled men and those who identify as LGBTQ. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills experience and perspective that each individual brings.
East Sussex is a very good employer. Youre able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and thats really helpful.- Charlotte Social Worker
For flexible working choose East Sussex!
Required Experience:
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
