Group Manager - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

ABOUT US Here at West Sussex County Council we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There's never been a more rewarding time to join. JOB DETAILS Salary: £50,379 - £53,356 Contract: 11 month fixed term contract, full-time Location: Horsham Please note: If you are applying for this position as a secondment that permission has been sought and granted by your line manager before an application is submitted. West Sussex County Council are seeking a Group Manager to work in our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) based in Horsham. The successful candidate will lead the operational management of the front door to Children's Social Care, promote excellence in decision making and ensure that children and families receive the right support at the right time. You will be integral in ensuring that children in West Sussex are achieving the best outcomes. The MASH is the starting point for planning for children, promoting the Signs of Safety framework from the beginning of children's journey, to ensure that their voice is heard at every stage. The Group Manager in the MASH will be key to ensuring that our links with partner agencies continue to develop, and the essential links with our Early Help service are strengthened and promoted. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED Demonstrating a clear vision for the direction of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, a focus on delivering an excellent service to the children and families in West Sussex, and also our partner agencies, and an ability to evidence a strong grip on performance and improvement are essential in this role. As a Group Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the principles and objectives of the service are delivered operationally and you will contribute to the senior management strategic vision for the Assessment and Intervention Service, and the wider Children's Social Care vision. A Social Work qualification and management experience is essential for this role. BENEFITS We offer regular group supervision, access to research communities including Research in Practice, flexible and mobile working opportunities, a minimum of 5 days CPD per year and access to excellent further learning and development opportunities. To find out what Rewards and Benefits we offer you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please click here . HOW TO APPLY For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Collette Visagie (Service Lead, MASH and Assessment & Intervention) at . To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role by clicking on 'apply for job' below. Please ensure any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the role profile below as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. For further information about Children's Social Care at West Sussex and to see our staff talk about what it's like to work with us, please see our site www.westsussex.gov.uk/be-my-voice. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Work England registration, 5 years referencing & health check. You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.