Service Manager for Residential Care

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX
• £56,849 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities

As our new Service Manager for residential care, you will have a unique opportunity to lead Suffolk County Councils six Children's Homes and develop further in-house provision. You will be keen to take forward key priorities for the homes, working closely with your managers and have outstanding leadership skills, and have the ability to drive through changes to improve outcomes for Children in Care.

Reimagine the possibilities

Your role and responsibilities

You will:

• lead and promote good practice, developing a clear vision for the service
• have the ability, creativity and commitment to deliver a high-quality care service for some of the most vulnerable children in our community.

This post offers a unique opportunity to improve our residential offer to young people in care and develop best models of practice in Suffolk. We are committed to improving the life chances of young people and you will work with partners to achieve this.

You will need

• recent management experience in a children's residential setting and be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the Children's Act, the Care Standards Act, the Children's Homes regulations 2015 and the current issues facing children in care
• excellent organisational and communication skills to job manage this role successfully.

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 want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report

For more information

Please contact Glynn Smith for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling: 01284 758646 or emailing: glynn.smith@suffolk.gov.uk

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of theJPP.

• 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 require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingHDrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 24 October 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

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).