Team Manager 16 and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service - The Guardian : Job Details

Come and join the 16+ and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service as a Team Manager! 

Cornwall’s 16 + and Separated Children Seeking Asylum Service consists of a partnership team between the Local Authority and Carefree. We are a high performing, young person focused, Outstanding for services to Care Leavers Team. We are a countywide service and together we aim to improve the life chances of young people living in and leaving Local Authority care. The team are a mix of staff - some are Social Work qualified and others have a housing, youthwork and other skilled background. All staff are trained in areas relevant to Children in Care, Asylum Seeking Children and Leaving Care. Social Workers and Personal Advisors undertake Pathway Plans and Reviews as per the Leaving Care Act 2000 and Care Planning Regs 2010. We are aspirational in our approach with the goal of improving Care Leavers' outcomes and this journey starts in preparing with young people for the time when they cease to be looked after. 

The role of the Team Manager will be to oversee the work of Social Workers and Personal Advisors; offering high quality reflective supervision; leading on relevant areas of practice; enhancing partnership working; and collaborating with the other Team Managers and Service Manager to continue to improve outcomes for Care Leavers.

Close multi agency working supports young people in their transition to independence; working with agencies such as Housing, CSW, YZUP, Youth Offending Service, Benefits Agencies (DWP), Early Intervention teams, CAMHS and Adult Services where appropriate, as well as many others.                                                                                                             

As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our Team Managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate strong leadership skills, learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. 

Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that they need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall’s location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. 

This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. 

What you’ll get in return:

In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including:

• A competitive starting salary.
• A generous relocation package
• Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE
• Annual market supplement of £3000 for advanced practitioners
• An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning
• An outstanding core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice.
• An outstanding career and qualification pathway, which will support your progression.
• Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision
• Supportive management and leadership
• Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall
• Access to a Cornwall Council lease car
• 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays
• Flexible working opportunities, including homeworking
• A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice.
• Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.