Head of Service - Children in Care
- Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX / Hybrid
- £68,377 - £77,243 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
In Suffolk we are ambitious for our children in care and care leavers and are looking for a Head of Service who can make a real difference in helping our teams and young people reach their full potential.
This is a unique opportunity to join a service who will support the development of your career and encourage innovation in how we can deliver the best possible services for the children and families of Suffolk.
Your role and responsibilities
In this newly established role, you will make a significant contribution to the transformation of our services by taking a leading role in:
- Children in Care teams
- services for young people Leaving Care and provision for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people
- aligning our leaving care service with children in care to enable a smooth transition and continuum for the care experienced children of Suffolk
- as part of the wider leadership team to drive key strategic work improvements and the development of staff and practice across our services
What you will need
- to be a qualified social worker with a proven track record of successfully leading and managing Children and Young People’s services.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don`t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone.
For more information
This role is an exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career so if you would like to discuss a prospective application in more detail, please contact Codrutza Oros-Marsh, Assistant Director, for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 264167 or emailing [email protected]
To apply:
Step 1 - Please read the Job and Person Profile (docx), before applying for this job opportunity.
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [email protected]
Closing date: 11.30pm, 20 August 2024.
Interviews: Friday 06 September 2024.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Head of Service - Children in Care job opportunities 2025, Head of Service - Children in Care Jobs 2025, Head of Service - Children in Care job opening 2025, Head of Service - Children in Care job vacancies 2025, Head of Service - Children in Care job descriptions 2025, Head of Service - Children in Care job listing 2025 Suffolk job opportunities 2025, Suffolk Jobs 2025, Suffolk job opening 2025, Suffolk job vacancies 2025, Suffolk job descriptions 2025, Suffolk job listing 2025 Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom job opportunities 2025, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Jobs 2025, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom job opening 2025, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom job vacancies 2025, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom job descriptions 2025, Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom job listing 2025, New Zealand Postal Service Jobs 2025, New Zealand Postal Service job opportunities 2025, New Zealand Postal Service job opening 2025, New Zealand Postal Service job vacancies 2025, New Zealand Postal Service job descriptions 2025, New Zealand Postal Service job listing 2025
For more information please click the link below