This role is for a Group Manager to operationally lead an Early Intervention team.

Duties will include to;

• Manage a large team of social work staff members and contribute to the operational management of services within Children's Services.
• Manage field social work, and parenting support services provided to children and families and the associated resources. To ensure that children in need, children in need of protection and children looked after by the Council receive a high quality assessment and service provision in keeping with professional standards of good practice, legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Develop relevant, effective and easily accessible services, working in close partnership with schools, community health facilities and the voluntary sector to provide support services through a wide range of venues. In partnership with these and other stakeholders, to develop and provide preventative and targeted support services. To be responsible for children with a child protection plan and for decision making about their safety and welfare.

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