Early Help Service Manager
Job Title: | Early Help Service Manager |
Contract Type: | Temporary |
Location: | Other Locations |
Industry: | |
Salary: | PER HOUR |
Start Date: | ASAP |
REF: | CA021024 |
Contact Name: | Casey Adams |
Contact Email: | caseya@4recruitmentservices.com |
Job Published: | 11 days ago |
Job Description
Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Service (HOS) the Service Manager will be responsible for physical and financial resources, leading and managing the delivery and quality of services to children and families.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks, which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.
General
- This job description is a representative document. Other reasonable similar duties may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and it's grading.
- In addition to the principal duties the post holder will be expected to contribute more widely to the overall development of the Service and our client.
- All employees are responsible for the implementation of the Health and Safety Policy so far as it affects them, their colleagues and others who may be affected by their work. The post holder is also expected to monitor the effectiveness of the health and safety arrangements and systems to promote appropriate improvements where necessary.
- All employees are expected to be committed to the Equality and Diversity policy and assist in removing the barriers to service delivery and employment to enhance a positive equality culture.
- Quality Assurance and Performance Management
- Responsible for managing the performance of teams through the personnel policies, including induction, supervision, appraisal, disciplinary and grievance and related procedures.
- Provide regular, quality and reflective supervision for managers within Family Help and Early Help Services.
- Facilitate group supervisions and other meetings as part of services processes for complex cases.
- Responsible for delivering, developing and improving services, identifying savings and generating efficiencies.
- Responsible for identifying and making plans to meet the development needs of managers and their staff.
- Responsible for ensuring managers and staff monitor and evaluate their own practice against agreed practice standards in collaboration with Children, Young People, their families and carers.
- Contribute to any departmental framework, structures or procedures for performance management across the department. Collating data and providing regular analysis of performance information to drive improvement of the service.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Educated to and qualification at degree level or equivalent within the relevant area.
- Evidence commitment to continued professional development.
- Qualification in or willing to work towards a Management qualification
- Substantial experience of working with Children and Families within Targeted Services and/or Children’s Social Care.
- Demonstrable experience of managing staff, budgets and physical resources.
- Experience of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to shape common goals, and deliver upon shared ambitions and agendas.
- Experience of preparing for and taking part in OFSTED and other inspections and visits.
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Ability to demonstrate excellent organisational skills in planning and organising own time and creating work schedules for self and others
- Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking
A full JD is available upon request.
What we offer:
- 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
- 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
- Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on 0808 178 4445 or email careteam@4recruitmentservices.com.