Team Manager - Social Worker
- Full time
- £37,522 – £47,266
- Edinburgh and Lothians
- Closing 12th December 2022
- Advertised from 23rd November 2022
- 35 hours per week. Permanent.
Role
At the NSPCC, we’re leading the fight against child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands. We believe that every childhood is worth fighting for. Which is why we’re working harder than ever to protect children at risk, help children who have been abused to rebuild their lives, and find the best ways of preventing child abuse from ever happening.
We work directly with children and families either in their homes or at our local Hubs across the UK and Channel Islands. Our local services are an essential part of how our three impact goals will be delivered:
- Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse
- Every child is safe online
- Children feel safe, listened to and are supported
As part of this, we are excited to establish an NSPCC presence in every nation and English region. However, our work will not be limited to these towns and cities. This new network instead enables us to embed ourselves in every community.
An integral part of the NSPCC current strategy is the delivery of innovative, pioneering, evidence-based practice across the safeguarding agenda. Our Team Managers make a vital contribution to our strategy through the delivery of high-quality services they lead.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Social Worker with excellent communication skills, experience of supporting and developing staff within the safeguarding field as well as skills, knowledge and passion to drive improved outcomes for Children and Families.
As Team Manager you will lead the local team, manage, and shape new innovative services within the themes of Sexual Abuse and Prevention, in line with the NSPCC current strategy. You will be an integral part of the management team and will be responsible for the line management of social workers /and non-qualified staff, delivering front line services within neighbouring local authority areas.
You will need and demonstrate motivation to improve the quality of the work provided by the team, have some experience of delivering supervision that supports good practice that promotes positive values and behaviours and expertise in the field of safeguarding.
In addition, we always seek to share our learning to spread the reach and impact of our work. Therefore, in this role as Team Manager you will need to have a positive and flexible approach to influencing change and innovation.
If you are looking for a new challenge, passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people then we would love to hear from you!
The NSPCC can offer the right candidate with the potential to grow and develop, fantastic learning opportunities, an improved work / life balance and the experience of working in a well-established charity that sets high standards and expectation on improving the lives of children. The successful candidate will have access to a Team Manager Development Programme alongside service specific training
Take a look at the following testimonials from staff across services who have recently joined the NSPCC.
‘I joined the NSPCC for the opportunity to manage a team that carries out focused, child centred and meaningful practice. We get to know families better and empower them to make the changes. Since joining the NSPCC, I have found a better work life balance, the chance to learn about the work that we do and the space to achieve truly reflective supervision and practice. I have felt supported in my role by my line manager, listened to about my views and expected to use my experiences in my role to lead the team. The training I have received has been of the highest standard.
The best thing is managing a team of people who genuinely enjoy coming to work and do the job they do’. Team Manager – North-West Hub
‘I joined the NSPCC to be part of a service that provides a safe, honest and empowering space for young people- Childline is a unique service. I received the warmest start with the NSPCC, no question could not be answered and met with support from all staff members. I’ve honestly never had such a fantastic induction. My line manager and the rest of my wider team were always there for me, and I received an in-depth induction plan and training. I’ve always tried to have a job that excites me, challenges me and that I’m proud of and this role is the perfect balance of all three. I hope to be with the NSPCC for a long period of time.’ Service Head - ChildLine
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Neil McIntosh, Assistant Director to on 0141 465 3665 or email neil.mcintosh@nspcc.org.uk
Further Links
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
Application notes
To find out more and apply please visit our website
Closing Date:12 December 2022
Barnardo's Highland are developing a new partnership service with the Highland Council, supporting care experienced children and young people with additional needs.
This is a new service within Highland which will look at the individual needs of children and young people and develop bespoke residential care packages using a right based, trauma informed approach working with the whole family around the child.
The team working with the children will enrich their lives through care, support and activities which will be aimed at raising self-esteem, promoting a sense of mastery, and enabling the children to access experiences that are individually tailored to their interests and nurture their talents. The team will work with the wider partnership to ensure that Educational and Health needs are met.
We are looking to appoint a Team Manager to join this service and who has the below experience.
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.
- Experience in working with Children with additional and complex needs.
- Experience working in a supervisory role.
- Experience of Leading and Managing Care Services.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding and working with vulnerable children.
- The post holder must have an excellent working knowledge of Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People.
- Experience of chairing meetings, working in partnership with other agencies and staff supervision / coaching / mentoring is essential.
- Use of IT is significant and candidates must be able to use and maintain client record systems.
Some of the Key Responsibilities include:
- Providing a ‘duty' management role to the service, offering information, advice and support with operational day-to-day running of the service.
- Ensuring consistent use of policies, procedures and processes.
- Attending appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of children and young people, including health and safety aspects of equipment, environment and activities in consultation with Children's Services Manager.
- To establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with parents and children, communicating sensitively and effectively
The post holder must have the Qualifications relevant to meet the requirement of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and hold the Registration for the Care Inspectorate, or be willing to work towards this.
Baby Bank Development Worker
- Part time
- £28,000 pro-rata
- Gyle Shopping Centre, Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 2nd May 2024
Pregnancy Counselling and Care (Scotland) is currently looking to recruit a Baby Bank Development Worker to support the running of our Baby Bank, to enable us to increase the capacity of the service.
We have recently moved to the Gyle Shopping Centre which is giving us greater space to work within and access to volunteers and baby items donations. This role will work closely with the other Baby Bank Development Worker to enable the service to open all weekdays, as currently it is only open Mon to Wed.
This post will also have a particular focus on; firstly, supporting the marketing of the charity, working with volunteers to deliver regular posts on social media, and secondly, on supporting volunteering opportunities through working with third sector partners and corporate organisations.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person with volunteer management and marketing experience to join our friendly team. The post will be managed by our Operations Manager.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Barnardo's Caern Disability Services consists of 3 unique Projects who deliver a variety of quality services for young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We have done this for over forty years.
At the Caern Community Project, we support up to 50 children and young people across the Lothians aged 7-18 by offering outreach, holiday support, groups, youth clubs and training to children and their families.
We are looking for Relief Project Workers to join our small team to support young people in the community. Working primarily in the community, you will promote the happiness, safety and welfare of the young people. You will play an active role in supporting the children and young people and their families/carers to achieve positive outcomes, as identified in the Young People's Individual Support Plans.
You will work on a Rota of day shifts, including weekends, early mornings and evenings. We are also looking for staff to support young people in our holiday support hub. This will run from Monday 4th July until Thursday 11th August. We will be running Mondays to Thursdays, 8.30am-3.30pm
As these posts are As & When - you can commit to a flexible amount of hours and individual circumstances will be considered.
About You
We are looking for Relief Project Workers who have experience in working directly with children and young people.
Experience in supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism would be advantageous, or at the minimum an understanding of these factors and its impact on child development. Communication with the young people is paramount - the key is time tabling; structure; reliability and consistency. You will be faced with behaviours that challenge, including physical.
Experience of group work is desirable, with good planning skills.
You will need to communicate effectively with a range of people, including autistic children and young people, their families and other professionals. This also includes being able to work sensitively within families' homes.
You will have the confidence to lone work and can use your own initiative with support from team and managers.
As this post is in the community, a clean current drivers' license is essential, (although if you are applying for summer hub work this is negotiable).
For an informal chat about this role – please contact Lynne Melville (Team Manager) on 07789 941421
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
Top job! Service Manager – Moray Family Wellbeing Service
- Full time
- £42,500 – £48,900
- Elgin (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
So why are we looking for a new Service Manager
Our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well, together with their family. Children 1st is committed to protecting children by preventing harm through abuse and neglect. We will promote their wellbeing by respecting, protecting, and fulfilling children’s human rights.
We have a long history of working with children and families and partners in Moray. Children 1st along with our partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager to lead a large, creative and vibrant team. Our Service delivers a number of diverse supports alongside children and families. Our activities include Whole Family Support alongside our Social Work Colleagues creating alternative plans to support children growing up where they are safe and loved, and Perinatal Mental Health Support for new parents across Moray. Our activity includes both early help and more intensive supports, all based on quality relationships with children and families.
We are looking for a resilient Service Manager who can be a strong leader across the service and organisation. Someone who thinks operationally but understands the big picture too. We need a leader who is in touch with the needs of children, young people and their families who require support and passionate about their rights. We seek a dynamic manager who can build on the service strengths and create the agile and flexible service children and families need.
What kind of person will make a great Service Manager for Children 1st?
- Has experience of keeping children safe in their own families.
- Someone who can ensure that the child and family rights to have their voices heard and considered in decision making.
- Can work autonomously and develop quality relationships with colleagues from a wide range of partner agencies.
- Can help assess children’s and families’ situations and is systemic and reflective.
- Someone who is calm and cool headed in decision making.
- Someone open to always listening to improve and put quality at the centre of everything we do.
- Shares the Children 1st vision for holistic, rights based, trauma informed, whole family support that is developed and enhanced by children and family’s participation and influence.
What kind of leader will you be?
Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:
- Resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform systems as well as children’s lives.
- Able to build great partnerships and to manage and contribute to courageous conversations.
- Able to understand, predict and adapt to the changing children’s service landscape.
- Bringing considerable operational service experience.
- A cool head and clear minded at times of pressure.
- Strategic in decisions and planning and can manage complexity.
- Inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better.
- An amazing ambassador for children and Children 1st.
Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.
Base
You will be based in our Elgin service.
Salary, Conditions, Pension, Value
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme and a place where you will be supported and valued and work with excellent and kind colleagues.
Additionally, Children 1st offers further staff benefits including a cash-back healthcare plan, membership of a Credit Union and access to a cycle to work scheme.
Further Information
This is a permanent, full-time post of 35 hours per week, with flexibility for travel.
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