Duties

1 To manage a team of social work staff and associated activities, and resources, including all aspects of work allocation, performance monitoring, staffing issues, professional/administrative advice and support, recruitment, development and training in order to meet service objectives.
2 To interpret local and national policy and legislation, and advise management on the implications in terms of service provision and resources. To include the provision of statistics and reports as appropriate.
3 To assist in the development of effective operational procedures in respect of approved policies. To implement, monitor and maintain these procedures.
4 To manage assessment and child protection and adult investigation processes, to make service decisions with regard to service demand and resource availability in accordance with the Directorate policies and delegated responsibilities.
5 To monitor and control agreed devolved budgets, and financial management systems in accordance with financial regulations, Social Services and City Council policy.
6 To chair and/or participate in meetings with respect to service users and service provision in accordance with Social Services, City Council and legislative requirements.
7 To liaise with, and where appropriate co-ordinate the involvement of Social Services, officers from other directorates and external organisations, on an individual and multi-disciplinary care team basis, to ensure the effective provision of services.
8 To promote and implement the Council's Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

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