Salary: 38237 - 46980 Permanent, full-time Based in Worthing Subject to an enhanced DBS check, HCPC registration, References, Driving Licence & Health Check.

interview date: 12/06/2017

With you, with the child…Every step of the way We’re working together as one professional team, in an environment based on high challenge and high support, creating more positive outcomes for the children and families in our care. As a leadership team we will stand at your side, supporting you every step of the way Ready to share your great ideas, great practice and great outcomes, you will manage a small team within a specialist area, dealing with complex family dynamics and high levels of risk in partnership with a range of agencies. It’s a chance to make your mark as you provide expertise and guidance to colleagues to ensure that families get the interventions and support they need. Passionate about making a difference, you will be responsible for motivating and leading a small group of social workers and other staff, providing expert supervision, mentoring /coaching and supporting the development of reflective and relationship based practice. You will need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle Family Support and Protection teams work with longer term Children in Need, children subject to Child Protection plans and PLO processes. We use Signs of Safety as our core practice framework underpinned by knowledge of attachment and developmental trauma. All social workers and manager receive extensive training in our practice model. Next steps If you would like to talk to someone about this role contact: Michelle Sanders.