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Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Social Work Manager to join our team and lead high-quality, child-focused services in our Armagh and Newry Family Resource Centres. This is an exciting opportunity to shape practice, support a skilled team, and ensure the best outcomes for children and families. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to safeguarding and excellence, we'd love to hear from you. If you have a passion for family support, then this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated team of practitioners delivering a range of services to children, young people and families.
• Oversee service delivery, ensuring high standards of practice, safeguarding, and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with community partners.
• Use your professional expertise to develop innovative approaches that reduce risk, promote children's wellbeing and ensure children's needs are met.
• Monitor impact and contribute to strategic planning and funding development.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification, have completed AYE, and be registered with NISCC on Part 1 of the register.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff in responding to safeguarding concerns quickly and appropriately.
• Proven experience working with children and young people and in leading others to deliver best practice in children's services.
• Evidenced ability to work constructively with partner agencies, commissioners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience of managing budgets within a children's services setting.
• Proven ability to set objectives and develop staff to achieve high performance.
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle with business class insurance to use during working hours.
• (alternatively those applicants with a disability that prevents them from holding a driving licence should be able to demonstrate how they can meet the mobility requirements of the post)