Location
South East London | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join our Kickstart Futures Service based in Sutton.
The Service provides floating key work support sessions to Care Leavers who predominantly entered the UK either as Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children or as Survivors of Human Trafficking, with an aim to improve Young their independence skills, community integration, self-confidence and mental health.
Location of the post:
You will be based in our Crystal Palace office (SE19 3BG) with the requirement to regularly visit our 6 supported living accommodation sites located across Sutton and Croydon. Between visits, you have the option to work flexibly from our office and from home.
Hours:
29.6 hours across 4 days. Hours of work can be flexible to suit you, between the hours of 9am – 7pm. Occasional cover may be required on weekends to meet the needs of the service.
Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
To manage all areas of service provision including all aspects of key performance indicators outlined by commissioners across contracts in different Local Authorities.
To manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals by providing supervision, practice development sessions, team meetings, ongoing practice advice and monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of our recording policy.
To provide professional support to staff team members as well as other Team Managers within the Positive Futures theme. This includes support and advice around safeguarding matters, analytical thinking and constant risk assessment.
To complete regular monitoring reports in line with the contract specifications for each Local Authority where we deliver services.
To attend regular monitoring meetings where you will present feedback of the service provision including details of cases, safeguarding concerns, practice advice and finance compliance.
Working with the Children's Service Manager to grow and develop the services in line with Barnardo's corporate strategy of Positive Futures and based on the needs of Children and Young People.
Actively promoting Children and Young People's participation in the service as well as seeking their feedback in order to incorporate a constantly evolving service delivery.
Essential Requirements to evidence in your application:
At least 2 years' experience in managing a service/team aimed at supporting children/young people.
An in depth understanding of leaving care, how to support young people transition to independence and the issues they may face.
Demonstrable record of good working practice with children & young people.
Ability to build strong relationships with other social care professionals and housing associations.
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Strong IT skills and the ability to accurately record information.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Willingness to travel across London to attend regular meetings with commissioners.
Interested but would like some more information on the role? Then please contact Sam Sweeney (Children's Services Manager)
[email protected] Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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£35.59k - £39.4k per annum
