Team Manager - No Recourse to Public Funds Team (NRPF)

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Job description

The Team Leader No Recourse to Public Funds Job Share role is a permanent position based in Welsman Offices in St Pauls, Bristol BS2 9JA.

The role will lead and manage the delivery of high-quality social work activities within the NRPF Team to achieve the best possible outcomes for adults, children and families with no recourse to public funds who are in need.

The position has a high level of focus on the development and raising of quality of social work practice and standards and budget management.

You will need experience of delivering, monitoring and planning services at an operational level undertaking change management and implementing new ways of working within a children's social care arena. Knowledge of immigration issues for people with no recourse to public funds is desirable but can be learnt whilst in position.

You will need to demonstrate experience of successfully managing activity against performance targets and experience of decision making and taking action on complex/high risk cases and managing risk in respect of child safety.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Please contact for an informal discussion.

The closing date for the role is 1st December 2024.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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