Service Manager Children in Care and Care Leavers

Service Manager Children in Care and Care Leavers

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

CES710(e)

Full time

£63,691 - £67,448 per annum

The Organisation and Role

We are excited to be able to recruit to the role of service manager responsible for Children in Care and Care leavers. This role will champion the services and support for children in our care and drive the coordination and development of our offer to care leavers

In Newcastle we take our role as corporate parents seriously and endeavour to offer the best possible services to our children, to provide them stable homes, opportunities to achieve and nurturing wraparound support as they move towards independent living. This role is instrumental in shaping the service and offer for children in our care and those leaving care.

You will be part of a supportive and dynamic senior leadership team who work together to do the best for our children, wherever they live. You will benefit for a supportive workplace culture where our vision and values are rooted in practice.

Through our innovative work as part of the DFE’s Strengthening Families Protecting Children programme we have implemented a relational and restorative approach across our service and city to transform how we work with children, families and partners, focusing on strengths and values. If you want to continue to grow and develop then now is the time to join us in Newcastle.

We offer a comprehensive range of training and professional opportunities, overseen by our Centre of Excellence, that evolves and develops to meet the needs of our workforce at every stage of their career. We are committed to our staff receiving the opportunities they need to develop and flourish at all stages of their career

In addition, you will receive:

- A dedicated 5-day induction

- Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually

- A range of flexible working options

- A generous Flexi Scheme

- Access to Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives

- Access to Local Government pension scheme

- Access to various salary sacrifice schemes

Who are we looking for?

We have high aspirations for our children and young people, and so do you. We are looking for a leader who has outstanding communication and relationship building skills, with an ability to drive forward continuous improvement for our service, children and young people.

You will lead by example and be a role model across our service, providing inspirational leadership which motivates people to embrace change, improve practice and performance which results in better outcomes for children and young people.

You will be committed to our Newcastle values of being Proud and Fair and Ambitious for our young people and be aspirational about what they can achieve.

For further information you can speak with Adele Moore Lead Assistant Director, Children’s Social Care & Early Help on 0191 211 6470 or by email: Adele.moore@newcastle.gov.uk

Do you think you have what it takes to join our excellent and dedicated management team? Apply today.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

17 May 2024