Information Advice And Assistance Team Manager - Children's Services

Information Advice and Assistance Team Manager - Children's Services
Job description
37 hours per week
We have a great opportunity for you to further your social care career and ensure we continue to deliver the best services for our children and families. 
Continuously building on our strengths we are committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services.  Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued.
In Bridgend, we operate a MASH as the single point of contact for all professionals and citizens to raise safeguarding concerns.  Our Information, Advice and Assistance team is located in the MASH and integral to the model.
You will have management oversight of the IAA Team whilst also playing a pivotal role in the continued development of our MASH Service.
Bridgend Children’s Social Care launched Signs of Safety earlier this year and your role will be fundamental to supporting the implementation of this Social Work model. You will receive full training in how to use this model of working.
You will ensure the highest standards of management and leadership. You will display a highly developed collaborative and compassionate leadership style, being values based in your approach to lead safe and effective care for the children and families in Bridgend with the ability to influence and drive innovation and transformational change.
If you believe you have the skills, values, knowledge and experience to provide compassionate, collaborative and dynamic management to Children’s Social Care, then we would welcome your application. 
In return, you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, training and mentoring where required.  Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 28 February 2024
Shortlisting Date: 04 March 2024
Interview Date: 26 March 2024
 
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