Pro Social Partners Ltd

Line Management Responsibilities • Direct line management of: Registered Managers • Responsible for ensuring: o Regulatory compliance and Ofsted inspection readiness o Leadership supervision and development of home managers o Oversight of safeguarding and quality assurance across services o High standards of care, safety, and governance across all children s homes Key Responsibilities 1. Organisational Leadership and Strategic Oversight • Provide clear and effective leadership to ensure the organisation s children s homes operate safely and in accordance with legislation, regulation, and company policy. • Embed the values, mission, and strategic priorities of North Star Children s Homes across all operational areas. • Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement. 2. Ofsted Registration and Regulatory Compliance • Maintain registration with Ofsted as the Responsible Individual and ensure all homes consistently meet or exceed Quality Standards. • Oversee and guide Registered Managers through Ofsted inspections, audits, and regulatory visits. • Monitor organisational compliance with the Children s Homes Regulations 2015 and relevant national guidance. 3. Safeguarding and Risk Management • Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation, ensuring robust safeguarding systems are in place and adhered to. • Lead or oversee serious safeguarding investigations, allegations, and referrals in line with LADO protocols. • Promote a culture of safety, protection, and accountability across all services. 4. Management Supervision and Development • Supervise, appraise, and mentor Registered Managers, ensuring high levels of leadership competence and regulatory knowledge. • Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for senior staff. • Foster leadership development and succession planning across the organisation. 5. Quality Assurance and Service Improvement • Lead on internal audits, quality assurance reviews, and performance monitoring across all homes. • Analyse inspection outcomes, incident reports, and feedback to identify patterns and areas for development. • Drive implementation of service improvements and innovation in care delivery. 6. Partnership Working and External Relations • Act as the key point of contact for Ofsted, local authorities, commissioning teams, and safeguarding partnerships. • Represent the organisation at strategic and operational forums, panels, and inspections. • Support effective referral and placement management processes across services. 7. Governance and Organisational Support • Provide accurate and timely reports to the Board and Senior Leadership Team regarding service performance, risk, and regulatory compliance. • Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and growth of the organisation. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes to legislation, policy, and best practice affecting looked-after children.

We are pleased to share that Pro Social Partners are now working with Swindon Borough Council. I have Children's Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker vacancies in Safeguarding, Assessment & LAC. The teams are made up of 5 PODs managed by 5 Assistant Team Managers and 2 Team Managers. Each POD of 4 Social Workers and their Assistant Team Manager is on duty once every 5 weeks. During the duty week social workers in the team are allocated a caseload of children who require a statutory assessment or child protection investigation, these assessments inform the development of their plan. Some children require on-going support from within our communities, or Family Intervention and Support Service, others may require a Child in Need or Child Protection Plan. We strive to ensure smooth transitions for all of our children. If successful you will join a welcoming, supportive and nurturing team where expectations for children are high. You will receive monthly reflective supervision. We want to support your development and offer a range of training opportunities which can support in the progression of your career.

YOU MUST HAVE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO YOUR OWN VEHICLE. PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT ALL INTERVIEWS WILL BE FACE TO FACE IN CARDIFF. I have an opportunity for a Newly Qualified Social Worker to complete their ASYE working with Cardiff County Council. This opporutnity would be working within a Children's remit. Cardiff do offer a Relocation Package and they also offer VISA Sponsorship, however sponsroshiop is ONLY for candidates that already live in the UK. Please do not apply if you are living abroad. I have an opportunity for a Newly Qualified Social Worker to complete their ASYE working with Cardiff County Council. Thisopportunity would be working within a Children's remit. Cardiffdoes offer a Relocation Package and they also offer VISA Sponsorship;however,sponsorship is ONLY for candidates that already live in the UK. Please do notapply if you are living abroad. Job Purpose: To assist people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and to enhance their independence and coping skills. To work within current legislation and Council policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for a specific client group. To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in protecting those who are at risk or vulnerable. To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk. To work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves.

As Supervising Social Worker (SSW), you will be responsible for acting as a link worker for Foster Carers and looked after children. The role of SSW is a key position that brings together the needs of looked after children and young people, the support and management of foster carers, liaison with the placing authority and the administration and delivery of the service. Responsibilities and Job specifics As Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for: Delivery Quality Development Finance

To comply with and understand Fostering Innovations safeguarding policy and procedures and take action as appropriate in relation to children and vulnerable groups regarding matters of safety, protection and wellbeing. Fostering Innovations is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and eliminating discrimination, as a core value. The Service Manager is accountable for developing and managing the Fostering Innovations including managing all aspects of fostering resources and support functions in the Agency. Working in accordance with the policies and procedures of Fostering Innovations, relevant statute and national guidelines, the Service Manager promotes and ensures that Fostering Innovations provides a professional fostering service for local authorities, placing children and young people. The Service Manager is responsible for working in accordance with current safeguarding and child protection practices, regulations, National Minimum Standards and guidance and in line with Ofsted requirements. The Service Manager to contribute to the provision of a first class fostering service for children by working closely with the Directors to effectively manage the social work team in the assessment, supervision and support of foster carers. The Service Manager to ensure that Fostering Innovations is fit for purpose as a fostering agency by ensuring its continuous development and maintaining, improving and developing the quality and standards of child care provision and practice within the fostering service.

.What will you be doing? Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Family Support and Safeguarding include: Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary. Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets. Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes. Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.

I am pleased to share that Pro Social Partners are now working with Swindon Borough Council and I have Children's Advanced Social Worker vacacnies in Safeguarding, Assessment and CWD. The team is made up of 5 PODs managed by 5 Assistant Team Managers and 2 Team Managers. Each POD of 4 Social Workers and their Assistant Team Manager is on duty once every 5 weeks. During the duty week social workers in the team are allocated a caseload of children who require a statutory assessment or child protection investigation, these assessments inform the development of their plan. Some children require on-going support from within our communities, or Family Intervention and Support Service, others may require a Child in Need or Child Protection Plan. We strive to ensure smooth transitions for all of our children. If successful you will join a welcoming, supportive and nurturing team where expectations for children are high. You will receive monthly reflective supervision. We want to support your development and offer a range of training opportunities which can support in the progression of your career.

Manage the caseloads of 6 social workers Quality assure all casework and ensure high standards of recording via supervision Provide consistent supervision, professional development planning, mentoring and coaching Attend critical decision-making meetings including CP conferences, legal planning, court hearings, adoption tracking, and more Quality assure statutory reports, court documents, parenting assessments, supervision audits and more Lead on continuous improvement in service delivery using evidence-based practice Liaise with senior leaders regarding complex cases, performance, and strategic planning Represent the team at Scrutiny Panel and other forums to drive performance