Are you an experienced leader and manager, able to inspire others to drive a sustainable improvement to the lives of children, young people and families?
We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Service Manager position to join the Disabled Children Service here at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.
You will oversee the Disabled Children’s Service, a statutory service that focuses on the most vulnerable children and young people in Northamptonshire.
The team ensures that children and young people with substantial and long-term disabilities and complex health needs are given every opportunity to meet their full potential, enjoy the best possible quality-of-life, and are safeguarded from harm.
You will be responsible for leading and motivating in this service area and delivering a high-quality service to children and young people with SEND and their families. Your focus will be on ensuring all children and young people are well supported to maximise their life chances; and feel prepared for adulthood.
You will have strong multi-agency leadership skills and experience and you will be able to work collaboratively with professionals across a wide range of organisations. You will be committed to working in partnership with children and young people and parents and carers, listening to their views and ensuring co-production informs service planning and delivery.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact joanna.bradley@nctrust.co.uk
Our benefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.
We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:
2 Day Induction Programme
2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues)
Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
Local government Pension Scheme
Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme
Employee Discount Scheme
28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years’ service
Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days
Employee Assistance Programme
Monthly quality supervision
SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
About you
You will have a BA in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or CSS, or other professional social work qualification recognised by Social Work England
You are able to inspire colleagues and stakeholders to fully engage with the aims and the long-term vision
Embed an inclusive culture of creating positive and supporting teams
You communicate with conviction and clarity in the face of tough negotiations or challenges
You share your expertise through coaching and mentoring to support teams to succeed
Using a range of quality assurance tools, you will drive high quality and efficient service delivery
You can translate priorities into clear outcome focused objectives and team and service plan for managers and teams.
About usNorthamptonshire Children’s Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children’s Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.
