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Job Description
* Suffolk County Council - Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 1JQ - Community Based work
* £45,380 per annum (pro rata for part time)
* 25.5 hours per week
* Permanent
We're passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities, and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Clinical Healthy Child Practice Manager and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.
Clinical Healthy Child Practice Manager (HCPM) for the Woodbridge and Kesgrave, and Framlingham and Leiston Health Visiting teams, based at Kesgrave Family Hub (22 Bell Lane, Kesgrave, IP5 1JQ).
As Healthy Child Practice Manager, you will:
* be at the forefront of managing change, driving performance and continuous improvement whilst leading high-quality services and effective ways of working
* lead the teams in their planning and reviewing of service delivery to ensure that this is of high quality to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and their families
* directly manage and lead staff, alongside resources and projects which focus on the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual wellbeing of children and their family, from pregnancy to 5 years through the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and the Children's Centre Statutory Framework
* engage and enable community led activity through the Health and Children's Centres, developing resilient communities which rely less on public services.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
* lead and manage your team to develop high quality practice through supervision, mentorship, and performance development reviews
* apply a strengths-based approach to practice consistent with that of Signs of Safety (SOS)
* lead continuous service improvement and ensure high quality provision of services
* ensure the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme to all children, young people, and their families
* ensure staff work in accordance with regulatory and statutory documents, legal frameworks, NICE guidance and Suffolk County Council policy and procedures
* create and maintain a learning culture by modelling effective practice and supporting colleagues.
You will need:
* Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered
* Clinical experience and skills
* Leadership and management experience and skills
* Managing change experience and skills
* Managing projects experience and skills
* Experience relating to performance, quality, and service improvement.
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.
The team
Suffolk's Health (0-19) and Children's Centres provide services for both prospective and existing parents/carers, children, and young people, focusing on the earliest point of intervention to enable the best outcomes for children.
The Health and Children's Centres services provided must:
* meet the needs of children from pre-birth to 19 (25 for SEND) years and their families
* relate closely to the needs of the community
* target the largest resource to the highest need, whilst ensuring appropriate universal provision is accessible for all
* help children, young people, and their families regardless of where they live in Suffolk
* develop independence rather than dependency
* strengthen the family network and build family resilience
Our offer to you
We will offer you the opportunity to further develop skills and experience in all aspects of leadership and management.
We're big believers in potential, possibility, and the power of different ideas. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone.
For more information
Please contact Tara Saunders for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling: 07415 799474/ 01449 745191 or emailing: tara.saunders@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a Supporting Statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question):
* Question 1 - Tell us about your leadership and management experience and skills.
* Question 2 - Tell us about your approach and experience with leading, facilitating or ideally managing change.
* Question 3 - Tell us about your experience in leading, supporting or ideally managing projects.
* Question 4 - Tell us about your experience, approach, achievement, and skills relating to performance, quality, and service improvement.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
Closing date: 11:30pm, 19 November 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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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.
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!
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