Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
15/04/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/05/2019 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£46,573 - £51,622 (+5k Market Rate Supplement)
Weekly Hours:
37 Hours per week
Further Information
We are looking for motivated and forward thinking manager to join us in Peterborough to drive the progress we have made in Children’s Services over recent years and to deliver innovative services to our children, young people and their families that makes a difference to them.
You will find we have a huge commitment to providing staff with exceptional levels of support which includes working hard to reduce caseloads, and offering both managers and practitioners the opportunities to develop as practitioners, recognised by Ofsted in July who found
"Social workers have access to a range of training, including opportunities to progress as practice educators. They have time to spend with children, their visits are purposeful, and they capture children’s views about their lived experience. Social workers told inspectors that Peterborough is a great place to work."
The core functions are to receive all referrals to Children's Social Care on a rota and to establish whether or not a Single Assessment (s17 or s47) is required. The team will gather and share information and liaise with referrers and partner agencies and provide feedback where no assessment is offered and provide a response that might include:
the provision of information, advice and guidance; onward referral; or re-direction
? Organising, and conducting s47 Strategy discussions and ensuring that partners are fully engaged and that the record of these is circulated in a timely manner.
? The provision of information, advice and guidance; onward referral; or re-direction
? Ensuring consistency and quality in the application of thresholds to decision making within the referral and assessments undertaken
? Ensure that decisions are made within timescales and that workflow if effective
? Provide oversight of Private Law proceedings (s7 & s37) which are undertaken by the Assessment Teams
? Ensuring CIN Plans are SMART and meet the expected outcomes from the Single Assessment
If you are interested in this role, please download an application form and send to socialcarejobs@peterborough.gov.uk
Interview date: Early May
Please note
This job is closed for applications.