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Job Description
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.
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. Your role and responsibilities Advising, supporting and directly supervising a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors. Developing good quality of practice, motivating the team and driving forward continued performance development. Confidently making management decisions regarding case work. Developing and leading on Immigration and Asylum knowledge and Leaving Care legislation and practice. Ensuring young people and their families are actively involved in planning to achieve best outcomes. Communicating effectively with a range of agencies and helping 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, frontline or relevant childcare settings. Evidence of continuing professional development in a management role. Management qualification (Desirable). The team We are a team who specializes 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. For more information Please contact
Wendy Wright (she/her)
for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling:
01473 264972
or emailing:
Wendy.Wright@suffolk.gov.uk 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. 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.
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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. Your role and responsibilities Advising, supporting and directly supervising a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors. Developing good quality of practice, motivating the team and driving forward continued performance development. Confidently making management decisions regarding case work. Developing and leading on Immigration and Asylum knowledge and Leaving Care legislation and practice. Ensuring young people and their families are actively involved in planning to achieve best outcomes. Communicating effectively with a range of agencies and helping 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, frontline or relevant childcare settings. Evidence of continuing professional development in a management role. Management qualification (Desirable). The team We are a team who specializes 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. For more information Please contact
Wendy Wright (she/her)
for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling:
01473 264972
or emailing:
Wendy.Wright@suffolk.gov.uk 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. 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.
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