To be successful for this role you should have;

• Experience of supervision and management of Social Workers working with looked after children.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of legislation and guidance applying to tasks undertaken by Social Workers within Children's Services.
• Substantial experience working with looked after children including legal proceedings.
• Experience and skill in using the Strengthening Families framework.
• Ability to manage conflict and disagreement effectively - the role involves quality assuring the work of front-line staff - managing relationships to deliver service improvements
• Ability to confidently challenge social workers, peers (team managers and IRO's) and all layers of line management to Executive Director to achieve best outcomes for children
• Ability to involve young people, parents and carers in meetings and in decision making.
• Ability to work within timescales, to organise own workload and to manage time effectively.
• The ability to authoritatively Chair key multi - agency meetings, ensuring that all agencies contribute appropriately.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Ability to work as part of team
• Ability to write reports and analyse data
• Ability to use ICS systems - preferably Liquid Logic but not essential

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.