Children's Services Manager My client is a leading charity organisation, specialising in providing support and specialist services to children, young people and families. Based in Strabane, they are currently seeking an experienced Children's Services Manager to join their team. This is a Full-Time, Permanent Position. Working Hours: 37 hours per week. With a salary of £43,066 - £57,772 per annum The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI Check. Job Role: You will be responsible for up to 8 direct reports and all staff and workers in a designated service of cluster of services/projects. Essential Criteria: A degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Teaching, Youth and Community Work, Nursing, Community Development, or Early Years Senior management experience managing large teams of 10 and over. Demonstrable capability in understanding and managing financial and budgets as well as compiling meaningful Management reports and information on performance and impact for commissioners and other Service stakeholders. Ability to meet the travel requirements for the role as well as a willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service. Main Responsibilities: Lead and manage all staff and workers in order to build and maintain a capable and motivated team. Complete all required people management procedures and routines for all staff in compliance to Policies and procedures throughout the employee lifecycle. Proactively lead and manage contract provision, working closely with internal and external stakeholders as necessary, to ensure that progress on delivery and specified targets is monitored and reported regularly, and that any issues are addressed and resolved to the satisfaction of stakeholders. Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Children's Services for the Locality to maintain and develop relationships with local commissioning bodies, and key stakeholders, in order to increase the Services, reach and scope and to influence best practice in the field. Leading and influencing on Safeguarding to ensure an active engagement is maintained in the interests of the child at all levels in the Service and that all issues are dealt with comprehensively and compliantly to policy and procedures, involving all relevant external agencies and authorities as necessary. To proactively develop and maintain influential working relationships with key stakeholders such as commissioning teams and other agencies in order to be a respected advocate on Children's issues and to enhance the company reputation in the Locality. Ensures regular supervision of practitioners, either directly and/or through direct reports assess the quality of practice and the impact made on children, young people and/or families. When appropriate, undertake observation of practice to identify opportunities for learning to enhance the practice of others and improve outcomes for children and young people. Work closely with the Assistant Director of Children's Services and the Business Development Unit: For tendering/grant applications and to champion new and innovative ideas which improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Keep up to date with developments in social care, education, health and other relevant legislation; disseminates information to staff and encourages continuing professional and career development in staff. Skills: Children Service Manager Service Manager Permanent Charity