The Role

Would you like to work in a dynamic and creative service, that offers a multi-disciplinary approach to working with children, young people, and their families?

We are looking for a team manager for our Edge of Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead practitioners to work intensively with adolescents with their families, or care givers. The service sits within the Adolescent and Clinical Service, which meets the needs of adolescents on a continuum of need.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team manager, who is passionate to use evidence-based approaches to bring about change. You will understand the impact of trauma on children, how additional needs can impact risk management, and recognise the importance of community liaison.

About the team

Working for Wandsworth, you will have the opportunity to be part of an established service, which is innovative and dynamic. The service includes a Targeted Youth Service, Adolescent social work team, Evolve (contextual safeguarding team), social care CAMHS team, family therapy team and Youth Justice Service. There are several approaches used within the service including systemic practice, AMBIT, DDP, NVR, and EMDR.

About the role

Leading adolescent outreach workers, to work in collaboration with children, families, and carers. Leading on consultations with networks, to reduce risks of family and placement breakdowns. Leading on policy and practice innovation.

We are on a journey to be an outstanding local authority and are looking for applicants who wish to join us on this exciting journey. Working alongside the Head of Service for Adolescents and Clinical Services, you will be leading on developing innovative practice for adolescents in Wandsworth.

Benefits

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed or part-time hours, term time only, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. You will also be availed of all training available to the service.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

• Close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 9th October 2022
• Shortlisting date: week commencing 10th October 2022
• Interview date: week commencing 17th October 2022

Useful Information: The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

Equality Statement

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

How to apply?

To be considered for interview your CV and supporting statement (no longer than 1 side of a4) must highlight your knowledge, skills and experience listed in the Job Profile located at the bottom of the advert.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nana Bonsu, Head of Service for Adolescent and Clinical Services on 07971 949 229 or email at Nana.Bonsu@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils