About The Service
Dudley Care Experienced Service is made up of three teams consisting of 17 Personal Advisors and three Senior Specialist Personal Advisors split across the three Managers. In addition, we are supported by a Homeless Prevention Worker and an Emotional Wellbeing Support Service funded by a partnership between Health and Social Care. This enables the service to provide timely and effective support to all our Care Experienced young people as required. There are two existing Team Managers who are seeking a third to complement the management team and support in the delivery of a developing service plan. You could make the difference on our journey to great.
About You
Are you an experienced Team Manager who is dynamic, creative, passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of care experienced young people and do you possess great leadership skills?
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for the leadership and management of a Care Experienced Team, ensuring that staff are well supported and our young people receive responsive services which meets their needs, safeguards and promotes their welfare.
* Provide service improvement as part of a shared plan, ensuring allocation of Personal Advisors and support to young people, incorporating the Local Offer, from the age of 16 up to 25 years.
* Actively promote and contribute to transition planning, guiding our young people through this process of change and enabling them to achieve their full potential.
* Work alongside 2 Team Managers to achieve consistency of practice, embed a positive and energised culture, setting and maintaining high standards of practice.
* Work alongside partners to support the overall needs and enhance the opportunities available to our care experienced young people.
* Support in the on-going development of our Care Experienced Drop-In Service
If you would like any further information about this exciting opportunity do not hesitate to get in touch with Maxine Brown (Service) Manager, Care Experience, Emotional Wellbeing Support & Family Time on telephone number 01384 813147 or email Maxine @ maxine.brown@dudley.gov.uk
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 10th February and interviews will be held on Tuesday 24th February
Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time
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