Social Work Strategic Manager - Cared for Children & Care Experienced Young Adults Teams
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £75,628 to £88,501 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | NN1 |
| Company: | Sanctuary Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 213010-43033 |
Summary
Job Title: Social Work Strategic Manager - Cared for Children & Care Experienced Young Adults Teams
Location: Northampton
Type: Permanent, flexible
Salary: £75,628 - £88,501 per annum (competitive)
About Us:
Sanctuary Personnel are working with a leading organisation dedicated to the welfare and support of cared for children and care experienced young adults in Northamptonshire. As part of their commitment to continuous improvement, they are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Manager to join our team.
Role Overview:
The Strategic Manager’s role is pivotal, encompassing both operational and strategic responsibilities within our organisation. You will lead the development and provision of support services tailored to meet the needs of cared for children and care experienced young adults. This includes overseeing services for Children in Care and Care Leavers, while providing indirect support to all staff across children's social care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic leadership, management, and advice on matters concerning cared for children and care experienced young adults.
• Support the development and implementation of children’s services’ vision, values, and strategic objectives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the budget for Children in Care and Leaving Care Services, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Chair relevant panels, attend key boards, and contribute to decision-making forums as required.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on service activities to management and elected councillors.
• Foster strategic partnerships with multi-agency stakeholders to promote corporate parenting responsibilities and joint working practices.
• Ensure meaningful participation of cared for children and care experienced young adults in service planning and development.
• Oversee service performance, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice aligned with the Signs of Safety model.
• Provide management guidance and support across all areas related to cared for children and care experienced young adults.
• Provide out-of-hours cover as necessary and in accordance with rota requirements.
Person Specification:
Personal Qualities:
• Inspiring leadership
• Inclusive culture building
• Clear and persuasive communication
• Expertise sharing through coaching
• Utilisation of quality assurance tools
• Strategic objective translation
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Qualifications Required:
• BA in Social Work or equivalent
• Post Graduate qualification in Management Studies
• Registration with Social Work England
Knowledge:
• Specialist knowledge in child protection and care services
• Extensive management experience in social care settings
• Advanced understanding of performance management
• Familiarity with relevant social policies and legislation
Skills:
• Budget management expertise
• Decision-making in complex environments
• Effective people management
• Ethical leadership
• Outstanding communication skills
Experience:
• Senior management in children’s social care
• Driving improvement through coaching and mentoring
• Embracing change and innovation
• Building successful partnerships
• Achieving results in a demanding environment
Disclosure Level:
• Enhanced with barred list checks
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Take advantage of our scheme to purchase up to 30 additional days of leave per year based on your weekly contractual working hours.
• Pension Options: Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with contributions based on your salary, supplemented by a significant organisation contribution. Opt for the 50/50 scheme to pay half the normal contribution rate while still building a pension, and make additional voluntary contributions.
• Life Assurance and Ill-health Protection: Receive immediate life assurance cover of 3 times your annual salary from day one, along with protection in case of ill-health.
• Equality and Diversity: We're committed to equality of opportunity for all, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Agile Working Arrangements: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including part-time, job sharing, term-time only, annualised hours, and flexi-time, subject to service requirements.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Access confidential support for personal or professional issues, including telephone counseling, legal advice, bereavement support, and medical information, available 24/7.
• Access to Work Mental Health Support Service: Receive free, confidential support for mental health issues affecting work performance over a 9-month period.
• Training and Development Opportunities: Access a wide range of training options, including courses, qualifications, online learning, apprenticeships, coaching, mentoring, and bespoke training, tailored to support your role and ongoing professional development.
• Social Work Support: Benefit from specialised training such as Signs of Safety, alongside access to multi-agency training, research resources, and coverage of social work England registration fees.
• Retention Bonuses: Social work roles are eligible for retention bonuses, reflecting our commitment to retaining skilled and dedicated staff.
• Continuous Improvement: We're dedicated to building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce, promoting innovation and creativity while prioritising the well-being of children, young people, and families.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of cared for children and care experienced young adults, and possess the requisite skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
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