We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, and dedicated Team Manager to join our Family Safeguarding Team for Bury Council.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work using strength-based models of social work practice and motivational interviewing? If so we have an exciting opportunity here at Bury for you to join our dedicated Family Safeguarding Team.
As the Team Manager you will lead a team comprising of an Advanced Social Work practitioner and 5 Social Workers. The team is also made up of a business support officer, domestic abuse officer, domestic abuse practitioner, mental health practitioner, drug and alcohol worker, family support worker and a clinical psychologist.
We are the first authority within the Greater Manchester area to implement and pioneer Herefordshires Family Safeguarding model. This is a fantastic opportunity to change the way we work with children and families in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children of Bury.
Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing and a multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies.
You will have oversight of children and young people who are subject child in need and child protection planning, who are subject to pre-proceedings and in care and private law proceedings.
You will have the opportunity to build trusting relationships with children and families. We know this supports positive and effective engagement which achieves better outcomes for children and prevents their needs from escalating.
To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate Team Manager who is child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. You will be a qualified social worker, registered with SW England.
We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees with a strong focus on support, training and development and health and wellbeing.
We are a small authority with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and we would love for you to come and join our Bury Family!
Be able to work in the office 4 days per week. No exceptions
Have 5 years post qualifying and 2 years management experience.
Requirements of you as a Social Worker :
* A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
* A valid Social Work England registration
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at or call on 0114 700 3804
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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