Job Title: Locality Team Manager for Disabled Children’s Services
Grade: N
Salary: £43,857 - £47,782 per annum pro rata + relocation support
Hours: Full-time/ 37 hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Opportunities available in: North Yorkshire House, Scarborough and,
White Rose House, Northallerton or Manor Road, Knaresborough (dependent on your location)
We very much promote flexible working with the ability to work remotely from a variety of bases as well as from home, whatever makes sense and is suitable to provide the best service.
North Yorkshire County Council have a national reputation for excellence and we are looking for Locality Team Managers with a variety of experience and skills. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate.
We are looking for two highly motivated and experienced Locality Team Managers (one in the west of the county and one in the east) to join our Disabled Children’s Service which is part of the Inclusion Service which supports children with SEND.
You will be responsible for the management of Social Workers, Family Support Workers and their cases which will include children and families receiving short breaks, disabled children Looked After by the local authority and children at risk of significant harm. You will manage a commissioning budget for short breaks and will work closely with the other Locality Team Leader in your area and as part of a county management team to ensure consistency and high quality practice. You will work with colleagues from Inclusion, the Children and Families Service, Occupational Therapy, schools, providers and with health colleagues to co-ordinate planning and support for families.
To be successful you must:
- Hold a relevant Qualification in Social Work
- Be able to demonstrate substantial and relevant experience of working as a Social Worker preferably with disabled children and young people
- Have extensive experience in children’s services, including involvement in cases with complex legal, professional and ethical issues including child protection and Care Proceedings, and;
- Evidence of strategic planning skills and the ability to implement and embed plans effectively
In return for your hard work and dedication to our service, we can offer you the chance to be part of a strong and supportive team. You will also benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as local government pension scheme, retail discounts and access to green car scheme which is just one of a range of salary sacrifice schemes available.
If you would like more information, please contact Karl Podmore (Disabled Children and Young People's Service Manager) by emailing Karl.Podmore@northyorks.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Visit our dedicated Campaign Page for more information.
We welcome individuals looking to relocate, for further information please see our Relocation Policy
Key dates
We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application.
Key documents
Job Description / Person Specification.pdf
Total Rewards Brochure.pdf
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.