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Assistant Team Manager

Employer:Reading Borough Council | Directorate of Education, Social Services and Housing

Reference:DTS0220

Published:Thu 19/07/2012 14:31 PM

Closing date:Thu 02/08/2012 23:59 PM

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position

Hours:Full-time, 37 hours per week • Permanent

Salary:RGSW8 £38,042 - £40,741 (scp45-48) (Successful candidates will normally start at the first point of the grade to which they are appointed)

DBS check:Enhanced

Location:RG1 7AE

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This post offers an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the development of the Adoption and Permanence Service in Reading.

Reading’s Adoption and Permanence Team have consistently maintained high standards for children and adopters over the past few years. We are committed to ensuring best practice and outcomes for children within the guidelines and principles of a safe practice agenda. In 2010 we received a ‘Good’ rating in the Ofsted Inspection.

You will need to have a professional social work qualification, eg Diploma in Social Work or CQSW and be registered with the GSCC. We are looking for a social worker or manager with substantial post qualifying experience in adoption. Previous management experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

You will be responsible for managing practice issues for the team and will be working alongside and deputising on occasions for the Team Manager. Regular supervision is seen as a high priority.

For more information, please contact Dawn Gardner , Team Manager on 0118 937 3740 .

Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

Closing date: 2 August 2012 • Interview date: 16 or 17 August 2012