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Service Manager

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
14/11/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade 16, £54,800 - £58,798 per annum
Allowances:
£2,500 lump sum recruitment and retention allowance (reviewed annually).
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Social Work - Leadership
Vacancy ID:
272839
Employment Location:
An approved team location, hybrid working options are available.
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
4 Dec
Further Information
As a local authority we are ambitious for our children and are committed to ensuring that every child and family receives outstanding service and support through consistent and high quality social work and innovative service delivery.

We are looking to recruit a Service Manager with responsibility for services for children in need, children subject to a child protection plan and those within the Family Justice System in the East of the county.

You will lead and manage 5 Families First statutory social work teams, our dedicated Pre-birth Team and Future Hope (formally PAUSE). The role also includes responsibility for service wide cross cutting themes which includes assisting with the ongoing strategic development of practice around Domestic Abuse and Family Justice.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be a highly motivated social care practice leader who will drive forward our vision.

We are currently embedding the Signs of Safety social work practice model across the whole service and are committed to practice which is strengths based and focused on developing high quality relationships with children and families to receive the very best outcomes.

If you are interested in this role and would like the opportunity to discuss it further please contact Jo Levie, Strategic Manager, by email on jo.levie@durham.gov.uk or via mobile on 07930146301.
 
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need a Recognised Social Work qualification, Management qualification to level 5 or equivalent (desirable) and Current Social Work England Registration.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. 
 
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
  • Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
  • Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
  • Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
  • Hybrid working (home and office working).
  • Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
  • Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
  • Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
  • Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
  • Discounted DCC gym membership.
  • Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
  • Trade Union membership.
  • A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
 
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer. 
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
 We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. 
 
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all.  We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
 
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th December.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
HOW TO APPLY 
 In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.   
 
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.  Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.  
 
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 262727
  
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.