At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects to improve services for children and young people in care.
- Company: Join Bury Council, a supportive and motivated team dedicated to social work excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and a great work/life balance.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in management and a driving licence are essential.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
We are seeking a skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic Service Manager to join our Corporate Parenting service. This is an exciting time to join Bury and become part of a highly motivated, skilled, and supportive senior management team.
About the Role
Working closely with the Head of Service for Corporate Parenting, you will have operational oversight and drive practice development and improvement for children and young people in our care and care leavers. You will lead on exciting and innovative projects as part of our ongoing practice improvement journey. At Bury, we strive to be ‘Brilliant at the Basics’ and are looking for strong leaders to embed the core principles of excellent social work practice. You will have a sound understanding of effective management practices, particularly in service planning, performance management, and the development of services and staff. A driving licence is essential for this role.
What We Offer:
- Reimbursement of the annual £90 Social Work England registration fee (conditions apply)
- Pay increases linked to your continued professional development
- Opportunities to develop new and specialist skills
- Innovative training and development opportunities
- Supportive, integrated teams and a friendly working environment
- Professional supervision to a high standard
- A range of attractive work/life balance policies
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years), plus an additional day over Christmas and the option to buy up to 10 extra days
- Employee discount scheme (local businesses, cycle to work, car lease scheme)
- Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling, financial and legal advice)
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances, empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensures they grow up in the best possible way.
Benefits of working for Bury Council
To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit Bury - Home | greater.jobs. We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
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