Group Manager - Provider Services

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37 hours per week

This is an exciting time to join the Social Services and Wellbeing Directorate, we are making a significant investment to strengthen capacity and are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children, young people, and adults through the provision of accessible, universal services.

We are looking to recruit an inspirational and highly motivated Group Manager to provide strategic leadership and overall management for the local authority's Provider services which includes in-house fostering, residential provision, supported lodgings, special guardianship arrangements and therapeutic services in addition to commissioned placements.

As part of our remodelling programme in Bridgend, placement options for care experienced children have expanded significantly following the creation of a "no wrong door" model. As a member of the Social Services and Wellbeing Directorates Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the Directorates priorities and continue to develop new models of service delivery in order to improve the quality of service being provided to children, young people and adults.

You will collaborate and develop links with partnerships and participate in multi-disciplinary work with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other private/public/third sector organisations.

Bridgend County Borough Council offer great opportunities for your career development. We offer a supportive flexible working environment where you can learn new skills, access job opportunities, and develop a positive and rewarding career.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Applicants should note that criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.

Closing Date: 18 September 2024

Shortlisting Date: 26 September 2024

Interview Date: 10 September 2024

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