Salary: 55,498 – 58,025
Hours: 37 hours per week
Workbase: Supporting a countywide team, so can be discussed at interview
Contract: Permanent contract
Cumbria County Council is seeking a new Service Manager for Childrens Homes and Edge of Care.
Cumbria is increasing its internal residential provision. We have four homes with another two on track to open in the next few months. Our homes are consistently good or outstanding and central to the authorities work to improve outcomes for children.
The Role
This is a key role in the organisation, where you will manage complex and high-risk work with children and young people in our services. As well as ensuring the Residential and Edge of Care teams deliver the best outcomes possible, maximising the life changes for looked after children, you will also work with our strategic partners to improve and develop these services at county level.
Overseeing approximately 50 staff, you will also take overall responsibility for the performance management and delegated budget for Residential and Edge of Care services, to achieve effective service delivery.
Who we are looking for
The successful candidate needs to be someone who has strong management experience and specific understanding of Residential Management. The Family Group conferencing and Emotional health and well-being practitioners also sit within the portfolio.
The service is continuously developing and has a passionate and creative workforce who are getting it right for children. The right candidate will have the skills to harness this and continue the journey.
What we can offer you
Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:
-Excellent training and development offers
-Flexible working opportunities
-Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Various perks and discounts scheme including money off your phone contract and local gyms
-Competitive rates of pay
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced vetting check
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