Practice Manager, Early Help Team
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Job Description
Are you currently working as a Senior Keyworker or an Early Help Practice Manager? Then we have an opportunity for a Practice Manager in a varied and interesting role. Are you wanting to be part of the transformation that will be happening across Early Help and Social Care? If so, then please apply for the Early Help Practice Manager post based in Eastbourne as part of the Family Help Pilot (phase one of Family Help reforms).
We're looking for a creative and professionally curious Practice Manager to become part of our Family Help teams in Eastbourne. You will be supervising a team of early help keyworkers and senior key workers, working alongside a Social Work Practice Manager who will be supervising a team of social workers and social work seniors.
In this vital new role, you will be responsible for providing motivation and leadership, to ensure an effective service is provided, and positive outcomes are delivered for children and families. You will lead, nurture and motivate others by developing a learning culture in the team as well as managing performance and quality assurance. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of the Family Help pilot to shape future service delivery across Family Help teams.
The right person for this role will have good leadership experience within an Early Help team and experience with:
- Communicating effectively in challenging and complex circumstances to support professional decision making
- Staff supervision and management, team motivation and team building
- Providing expert practice consultation and promote respect for Early Help
- Promote professional accountability, authority and expertise.
- Level 6 (Degree) qualification in a relevant subject.
As well as helping deliver positive outcomes for children and families and assisting in your teams development, this is an excellent opportunity for the post holder to work on a varied and interesting programme and develop your career
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above, when submitting your CV and supporting statement please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Please download the job description & person specification for more information.
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Interviews will take place face to face on the 23rd April in Eastbourne.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lynda Corbett - Lynda.corbett@Eastsussex.gov.uk
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
A workforce for the community, from the community
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We but particularly encourage those from group that are underrepresented in our current workforce:
Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills, experience and perspective that each individual brings.
"I feel very supported here. Ever since I started, I've had great managers. They are always there even when you're working from home. They always push you to do their best. We're like one big family." Abbie, Training Events Organiser
Join East Sussex for a team that supports me.
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.