This is an exciting time to join Barnsley Children and Family Social Care Service who are seeking to recruit a Team Manager with a specific interest in driving best practice for our most vulnerable children.
This role will have a specific focus around the Public Law Outline. You will have no case holding or direct supervision responsibilities in this role.
Who are we looking for?
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A social work qualified individual, with extensive experience of working within the court arena and understanding of the Public Law Outline
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Experience of supporting and mentoring others
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An ability to form robust working relationships
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Confidence in inputting and analysing data and using this to identify themes and trends
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Excellent report writing skills and an ability to present to a varied audience
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A commitment to supporting best practice
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Self motivated, forward thinking and able to work to deadlines
Key expectations in this role will be:
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Lead on our Legal Tracker, gathering high quality detailed information relating to pre proceedings work and care proceedings.
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Work closely with the social work service and legal team to mentor and support best practice in the court arena.
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Identify and monitor emerging themes around best practice and areas for development
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Be a point of contact for referral into and contribute to legal panel
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Undertake thematic reviews and audits of key documents (e.g. chronologies, assessments, care plans, Social Worker statements etc.)
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Have a role in the Family Justice Subgroup alongside the Service Manager
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Work with legal services to ensure that level of liaison between legal department supports high quality work and decision making
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Support and co work with social workers to produce the required documentation to a high standard
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Attend hearings to support practitioners when required
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Work with legal department and Practice Development Hub to devise training and support workforce development to ensure that a training package is provided that supports best practice in all aspects of work in legal proceedings.
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Ensure procedures and guidelines and supporting documentation regarding public law proceedings, accurately reflects practice requirements of the PLO and legislation and are accessible to and understood by all practitioners.
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Undertake local and regional research to identify any themes or underlying common factors
We’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat please contact louisedanks1@barnsley.gov.uk
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 14th July