We are excited to share this opportunity in the Children and Families leadership team for a Senior Manager Children in Care and Care Leavers Service. It is an exciting time for this service as we realign our Children in Care and Supporting Independence teams to better meet the needs of our children in care and our young people as they prepare for and leave our care.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Location
Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich, Winsford
Job Category
Children and Young People Services
Grade
CWAC JNC - Grade 15
Salary Min
£73,192 per annum
Salary Max
£80,972 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
The Senior Manager will be responsible for 3 Children in Care teams across our three localities (Chester, Ellesmere Port and Winsford), a borough-wide Supporting Independence Team and a small participation and rights team who work with our Children in Care Council.
We are invigorating our Corporate Parenting strategy, enhancing our approach to permanence, and improving our services and practice to ensure our children are prepared for leaving care. At Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to putting children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We are ambitious for our children in care and care leavers, working in a trauma-informed, strengths-based way to ensure they are supported to achieve positive outcomes, live in safe and stable homes, and successfully transition into adulthood. We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Manager to lead our Children in Care and Care Leavers service.
As Senior Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Children in Care & Care Leavers , Supporting Independence Team, and Participation Team. You will play a key role in driving our Corporate Parenting responsibilities, ensuring that children and care leavers are supported as if they were our own.
We are looking for a confident and experienced leader with a strong track record in children’s social care, particularly in services for children in care and care leavers. You will bring a deep understanding of statutory responsibilities, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice, alongside the ability to lead through change, use data to drive improvement, and build a positive, reflective culture across services.
In return, we offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.
For an informal conversation regarding the role contact Head of Service, Eifion Burke [email protected] or 07766393940
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
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