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 Practice Manager for the Leaving Care Service you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
Your role and responsibilities
1. Advising, supporting and directly supervising a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors.
2. Developing good quality of practice, motivating the team and driving forward continued performance development.
3. Confidently making management decisions regarding case work.
4. Developing and leading on Immigration and Asylum knowledge and Leaving Care legislation and practice.
5. Ensuring young people and their families are actively involved in planning to achieve best outcomes.
6. Communicating effectively with a range of agencies and helping shape future services.
We are a team who specializes in working with Children in Care and Care Leavers to support young people aged 16 up to 25 to develop their independence and prepare for adulthood. We are a supportive and innovative service that focuses on good outcomes for young people. Through our dedicated teams of social workers and Personal Advisors, we are committed to focus on supporting young people to achieve independence successfully and offer advice and guidance in all aspects of young people's lives.
Minimum Requirements
1. To be social work qualified, Social Work England registered and have a minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in adoption, front line or relevant childcare settings.
2. Evidence of continuing professional development in a management role.
3. Management qualification (Desirable).
£52,120 - £57,025 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent.
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.
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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