Surrey County Council has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Work manager to join our Quality and Performance division. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and passionate worker who is interested in the challenges of working in a busy, professional environment.We are driving forward improvements in practice across Surrey and our Child Protection Coordinators (CPCs) & Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) will play a key role in improving outcomes for Surrey’s most vulnerable children.In the role of Service Coordinator (Independent Reviewing & Child Protection Service & Independent Visitor Service) you will offer the management oversight and supervision for a team of approximately seven IROs with a mixed workload of Child Protection and Looked After Children.The Child Protection and Independent Reviewing service are a team of approximately 30 within the Quality and Performance Division of Children Services.Consistency of practice will be managed within a team of four Service Coordinators based at locations across surrey with an overall team of 30 IROs & CPCs ensuring that all aspects of Child Protection/IRO statutory guidance is well implemented across the department and amongst partner agencies.You will have oversight for ensuring that each child has a comprehensive care plan that meets their needs in line with an agreed timescale and within relevant statutory and departmental policies.The role will also carry various quality assurance functions in relation to departmental and inter-agency casework practice with the aim of ensuring consistency of practice.The Council is invested in training staff in the 'family safeguarding model', motivational interviewing as well as investing in support to develop systems thinking in practice in Surrey. Your development will be supported by regular supervision as well as a range of coaching, e-learning and other reflection and learning opportunities.To be shortlisted to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence: Experience of strategic management with an in-depth knowledge of national legislation and policy agenda for children services An ability to provide operational guidance and decision making with a knowledge and experience of child protection and Looked After processes HCPC registered A social Work degree