Senior Manager | Children in Our Care | Lancaster, Fylde & Wyre & Pendle

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Job Description

| Salary £64,279 - £69,913 Per Annum | Permanent, Full time, 37 Hours Per Week | Children in Our Care - Lancaster, Fylde & Wyre & Pendle

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Senior Manager - Children in Our Care (£64,279 - £69,913)

Children's Social Care, Lancashire County Council

About Us

As the fourth largest local authority in the country, we support approximately 1.52m people. Our Childrens Services rated 'Good rated' are progressive and innovative. With a dedicated permanent Executive and Senior Leadership team, we are committed to ensuring that all children, young people and their families in need of help are safe, healthy and supported to achieve. You will join the Children in Our Care and Leaving Care management team, working with 5 other Senior Managers and the Head of Service Jen Robertshaw.

About you...

Service Excellence - We are looking for an exceptional candidate with the knowledge, experience, and commitment to deliver the highest standards of service. You will help lead the Children in Our Care service to deliver the right service, at the right time, by the right people by ensuring your teams deliver, meeting objectives and driving success through excellent social work practice. You will demonstrate respect through self-awareness and active listening, valuing diverse perspectives and upholding fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.

Leadership - We seek a candidate with experience of operational leadership in management roles who can ensure the workforce delivers purposeful and effective social work and care intervention, engaging children, young people and families. You will have a strong focus on personal accountability, day-to-day management, and promoting effective teamwork. You will also contribute to strategic planning, engaging with key stakeholders, and overseeing broader performance. You will be involved in shaping the council's strategic direction and managing significant aspects of organisational performance.

Passion - You will be passionate about ensuring delivery of high-quality effective services, focussed on performance to ensure services deliver lasting and sustainable outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You will be visible and accessible, building trust through clear communication and fulfilling on commitments and you will encourage innovation by engaging with your teams to generate creative ideas and solutions.

Why Join us...

Inclusivity - We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society, working in an environment where individual differences are celebrated. To support this, we would especially welcome applications from any traditionally under-represented groups including people of colour, from the LGBTQ+ community or those with a disability. In addition, we provide a range of support networks including our Disabled Workers Forum, Forum of Asian & Black Employees, LGBTQ+ Employee Network & our Employee Support Team.

Benefits - We have a fabulous range of benefits including our benefits platform "Vivup" which can help you save on your weekly shop, plus discounts on clothing, eating out, entertainment, gym memberships and more. We have an excellent Employee Assistance Plan which can support your family and you with challenges around finance, fitness and health. There's a generous local government pension (circa 16%) with shared contributory AVC's, cycle to work schemes and reimbursement for eye tests plus much more. We support flexible working to improve your work life balance, with up to 32 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and a further 20 days which can be purchased separately.

Development - You'll get support and development along the journey - there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth, qualifications and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted.

How to apply...

*If you are interested in applying for this role. Please provide the below with your application:

• Supporting Statement - Highlighting why you fit the role requirements.

If you have any questions before applying, we would be delighted to have an initial confidential chat with you so please contact Jen Robertshaw, Head of Service, on Email: jennifer.robertshaw@lancashire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23/3/2025 Interviews: 4/4/25

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

You must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker or have applied to register with the Social Care Council.

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