Practice Manager
- Suffolk County Council - Constantine House, Ipswich, IP1 2DH
- £52,120 - £57,025 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent.
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change.
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
- advising, supporting and directly supervising a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors
- develop good quality of practice, motivate the team and drive forward continued performance development
- confidently make management decisions regarding case work
- develop and lead on Immigration and Asylum knowledge and Leaving Care legislation and practice
- Ensure young people and their families are actively involved in planning to achieve best outcomes
- communicate effectively with a range of agencies and help shape future services
You will need
- 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
- evidence of continuing professional development in a management role
- management qualification (Desirable).
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. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
We are a team who specialises 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.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Wendy Wright (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling: 01473 264972 or emailing: [email protected]
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 23 January 2025
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. #LI-Hybrid
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