Description
The successful candidate will directly manage and supervise a small number of non-social work staff.
They will manage a caseload of complex and challenging searches for homes for children and oversee the quality assurance of providers contracted by the council.
The role involves supporting the Team Manager in maintaining and developing high professional standards across the team.
The ideal candidate will have specialist knowledge of social work practice with children and families that can be used across the brokerage service to support the identification of good homes for children in care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Representing the service in developing key service provision or local strategic initiatives with commissioners and care providers.
- Taking responsibility for developing skills, expertise and knowledge for a wide range of practice issues and providing consultation, coaching and mentoring within the team.
- Supporting team development and recruitment processes.
The salary for this role is GBP 56,058 - 60,393 per year.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Simon.Brown@havering.gov.uk.