Family Assessment Service Manager

Our client a children's residential provider is seeking an experienced Service Manager to run one of their residential family assessment centres based in Malvern, Worcestershire. Reporting, to the Deputy Director you will take overall responsibility for the assessment and support based in Malvern. You will effectively lead the staff team, and facilitate and empower staff contributions to team discussions, decision making, day to day work, and the development of the service.
Key responsibilities include:

• Take overall responsibility for the assessment and support services based at the centre.
• Ensure a high standard of social work practice within the centre and that staff are clear about their responsibilities and duties.
• Take lead and management responsibility for overseeing specific assessments including, reading of court papers, planning and reviewing the assessment, supporting Key-workers to compile reports, and supporting Key-workers in giving evidence at Court.
• Attend, and support weekly staff meetings, and facilitate and guide the family work discussions and case analysis.

About you:

• Qualified social worker.
• Experience in supporting families where there have been issues of child abuse/neglect.
• Has successfully led, supported and managed a team.
• Highly effective time management and organisational skills and can remain level headed in a pressurised environment.

We are seeking applications from ambitious qualified social workers, who are looking for their next career move within a dynamic organisation. You will have the opportunity to take full ownership of the residential centre, whilst fully supported by the senior management team.
To apply now, please follow the link below. Alternatively, please call Sarah Ibbotson at PSR Solutions now on (phone number removed) for more information.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other personal circumstances.