About The Role
North Yorkshire Council have a national reputation for excellence, and we are extremely proud of the work our Children’s Services do; Ofsted has recognised their hard work, rating us as Outstanding across all areas. We are now pleased to offer the opportunity to join our highly acclaimed service and help us continue to provide an excellent provision as we expand our teams and invest in exciting new roles.
Requirements
Within this role, you will work alongside the existing Group Manager to support the overall development and delivery of the care planning and support teams across the county. The Group Manager provides clear leadership to enable Team Managers to perform at their best, whilst being an integral part of an exceptional team who strive to make a difference for the children and families of North Yorkshire.
At the core of our work is the belief that children and young people deserve to receive the outstanding care and support they need to be safe and reach their full potential. Our practice model puts effective relationships with children and families at the heart of all the work we do, recognising the strengths and capabilities of families in finding solutions to their family situation, building networks and safety.
The role of Group Manager is dynamic and diverse, requiring a confident, autonomous, highly articulate individual, to drive forward practice and influence stakeholders, partners and colleagues. We are looking for an innovative social work professional with strategic managerial experience who is driven, astute, inspirational, and an effective communicator.
As Group Manager you will demonstrate transformative leadership in a challenging and evolving sector by shaping and driving the practice across the county and localities whilst also utilising and developing your skills and knowledge.
You will have a good understanding of all the national drivers for change and be able to articulate this from policy into practice for your teams.
You will be responsible for the management of significant financial resources and ensure that the service delivers within nationally defined regulations and standards. In addition, you will have a sound knowledge of all the Ofsted Inspection Frameworks and a good understanding of the diverse needs of children and their families.
Key Dates
Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026
Contact: Kate Reid (Kate.Reid@northyorks.gov.uk)
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