Service Manager - Children & Families Service

Hackney ,
Hackney, Greater London
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t Maternity cover for 8 months with the possibility of extension Secondment / Fixed Term Contract Hackney's Children and Families Services offer visionary leadership, a culture of continuous learning and a climate for innovation. We are proud of our unit model with systemic, strengths based and reflective practice at the core of our practice. We are seeking to develop our model to further co-collaborate with children and families and take forward a community focused approach to achieving change. If you are a confident, experienced professional who is keen to challenge, foster good practice and remain 'hands on' whilst developing your skills in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you. We have a maternity cover opportunity in our Fostering and Placement Service for 8 months with the possibility for extension. As the Service Manager you oversee Fostering Support, Fostering Recruitment, the Placement Commissioning Team and the Special Guardianship Support Service. This role provides an opportunity for an experienced practitioner and strategist to lead front line delivery or organisational development using their expertise to shape our services. You will have considerable management experience, strong knowledge of research, evidence based approaches, legislation and guidance and a sound grasp of finances and budget management. t Dynamic, innovative, committed and passionate, you'll bring a comprehensive knowledge and skill-base to the challenge of working with vulnerable children and families. Your strong leadership skills will enable you to mobilise the skills of professionals and colleagues, both in Children and Families Service and with those in partner agencies ensuring the very best outcomes for children in Hackney. Candidates must hold a degree level qualification or equivalent, including a certified and current qualification in social work, with evidence of continued professional development. An enhanced DBS check is required Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. When applying, it is essential that you include a supporting statement, addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet all aspects of the post, as indicated in the job description and person specification. Closing date for applications: 24 June 2020 Interview date(s): To be advised We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. Available documents * Service Manager JD

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