Team Manager (Children's Short Breaks) | 8808 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £50,166 to £54,277 per annum | Grade L | Norwich
Are you passionate about making a difference for children with disabilities and their families? Norfolk County Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our Short Breaks team within the Partnerships, Schools and Communities service.
As the Short Breaks Team Manager, you will be responsible for the operational leadership of a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality service delivery that meets statutory requirements and supports families across Norfolk. You will manage a multi-million-pound budget, oversee care planning, and ensure equitable access to short breaks for children and young people with disabilities.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a competent level of knowledge and skills in:
* Short breaks for children with disabilities
* SEND policy and practice
* Continuing care frameworks
Strategic financial management and budget oversight
You will need proven strong leadership and communication skills, a sound understanding of relevant legislation including the Children Acts 1989 and 2004, and experience in managing staff performance and service development. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure the service remains responsive and effective.
This is a rewarding opportunity to shape a vital service that supports some of Norfolk's most vulnerable children and families. If you are ambitious, inclusive, accountable, and demonstrate the skills to fulfill the role, we would love to hear from you.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
* Financial benefits such as:
' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
Relocation expenses (where applicable)
An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.
Redeployment closing date: 28 August 2025 at 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 04 September 2025 at 23:59
We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.
We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.
We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.
We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.