Job Reference: REF-31-FNSM83M
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Safeguarding Manager, British Forces Social Work Service (BFSWS)
Location: City of Westminster, Central London
Base Location: MODMain Building
Contract: Full time, 12- month FTC (flexible remote working/will require travel to sites across the UK as required and overnight stays)
Salary: £45,000- £50,000 per annum depending on experience plus on-call payments
Specific Hours:37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Head of Service, British Forces Social Work Service
Benefits: 30 Days Annual Leave plusBank Holidays as normally observed in UK, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount
About Us:
Polaris Children's Services ispart of the Polaris Community of companies and delivers statutory and non-statutory social care services in the UK and to military communities overseas.
Since 2014, Polaris Children's Services, through the British Forces Social Work Service, (BFSWS) have extensive experience of delivering statutory and non-statutory social work services for military communities across the worldand are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are proud to serve and support military communities worldwide, with an overarching vision that children, families, individuals, and adults at risk will receive the best and most effective evidence-basedhelp and support at the earliest possible opportunity.
British Forces Social Work Service (BFSWS) have a new exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Manager to join a brand-new initiative based within the MOD Op Lazurite Team. The MOD initiative focusses on the provision of support to eligible Afghans, who worked alongside the UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan. Part of the role will be to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Afghan families, and individuals from the beginning to end of their journeys over from Afghanistan and into the UK, following all Military legislation and agreements, UK Home Office, Local Authority, and Immigration policies and procedures.
As a Safeguarding Manager, reporting to the Head of Service within Polaris, and the Chain of Command within the MOD, you will have an opportunity to work and build a framework for the new initiative whose outcomes are to ensure safe transitions to the UK, promote the safety and wellbeing of the Afghan families and individuals, from the beginning to the end of their journeys, including signposting to onward supports.
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Requirements:
Essential:
* A Professional Social Work qualification (BA (Hons), DIP SW, CQSW, CSS)/equivalent and must be registered with Social Work England or equivalent.
* Successful completion of a Post Qualifying Award in Social Work
* 3 years post qualification experience working as a qualified and registered Social Worker within a child and family's team.
* Experience in a broad range of social work roles as well as complex children and family assessment / case management
* Experience of report writing and a good command of the English language
* A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child /adult safeguarding procedures
* The willingness and ability to work flexibly, work will include overnight stays within the UK for site visits. This may include some weekend and evening working.
* Full driving licence
* Participate in the Out of Hours - essential.
Desirable:
* Computer literacy skills
* Military knowledge / experience desirable
This is a new initiative; therefore, requirements are subject to change as the contract develops.
Polaris Children'sServices is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, and local Police checkif recruited from outside of the UK, the cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Servicesis an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
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Industry: Social Care
Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum + Pension, discount scheme
Salary Benefits: Pension, discount scheme
Vacancy Type: Contract
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Polaris Community
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