How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we’re a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).
Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.
We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.
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About the Post:
Be the Champion our Children, Young People and Families need!
We are seeking an experienced Team Manager within our Integrated Front Door Team and it’s a fabulous time to join us.
About the Role
The Integrated Front Door (IFD) is the first point of contact for all potential safeguarding concerns in relation to children. We are co-located with multi-agency colleagues and Partners including the South Yorkshire Police; the Health Partnership; Early Help Services; Education; and Probation, to support information sharing and ensure we reach the right decision for children at the right time.
In this role you will be one of three team managers who are responsible for decision making in relation to multi agency Contacts/ Referrals, and enquiries from members of the public. You will be an experienced and knowledgeable manager/practitioner and will have a clear understanding of thresholds for intervention. You will be able to analyse risk and engage practitioners and multi-agency colleagues in ensuring decisions are proportionate and timely. You will be committed to engaging families in safety planning and to working within a strengths-based approach.
We are looking for someone with motivation, passion and drive to improve the outcomes and lived experience of children within Barnsley. You will be responsible for the allocation of work, providing robust manager oversight to promote quality screening and throughput, chairing strategy meetings and other complex meetings. You will know what good looks like and will be confident in working within a performance management framework, undertaking staff supervision, and ensuring workers are able to access training and development opportunities which will strengthen practice within the team.
You will be welcomed into a friendly and nurturing environment, with a visible leadership team and ongoing support available to help you succeed.
What you will need
You will need to demonstrate significant post-qualifying experience of working within statutory children’s social care services, have a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance and be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to your learning and development. Experience of working in a “Front Door” multi-agency setting would be preferable, as would a proven track record of developing and improving practice and performance.
You must have a Social Worker qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
If you want to discuss this post further, please get in touch with Clare Saxby ClareSaxby1@barnsley.gov.uk