Overview
Practice Manager in the Disabled Children’s Team at Suffolk County Council. Location: Riverside, Lowestoft NR33 0EQ – Hybrid. Hours: 37 per week with flexible working options. Contract: Permanent. Salary: £53,788 - £58,850 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Responsibilities
* Manage a team of Social Workers and Family Support Practitioners offering social work services to disabled children and young people from age 0-18 in Suffolk. This includes delivering regular formal supervision.
* Promote evidence-based practice within the team.
* Operate and develop practice within the team using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing model.
* Develop practice knowledge within the team regarding safeguarding and promoting the needs of vulnerable disabled children.
* Develop practice knowledge within the team regarding young people transitioning through to adulthood.
* Actively contribute to the DCYP Management team.
* Assess and evaluate performance within the team to support continual improvement.
Requirements
* A relevant professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent experience.
* Proven leadership experience in children’s services or a related field.
* A passion for improving outcomes for disabled children and their families.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Additional Information
Ideally, you will thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace innovation, and be committed to continuous improvement. A full list of requirements is available in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, please apply.
The team
You will join an experienced team of practitioners who are invested in this area of work, with regular structured supervision and opportunities for growth and development.
Equality and Inclusion
We value authentic applications and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. See our Workforce Equality Report for more information.
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about the role, contact Janet Cooper-Medrano (DCYP Service Manager) at janet.cooper-Medrano@suffolk.gov.uk. Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word). Step 2 - Click “Apply Now” to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement (no more than 400 words per question) using the Supporting Statement template.
* How do you motivate and support your team to develop high-quality practice?
* Provide an example of managing safeguarding concerns for disabled children or young people and the steps taken to ensure welfare.
* Describe collaboration with other teams or agencies to support disabled children and how you challenge partners to improve services.
* Describe your approach to quality assurance and performance management.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 October 2025.
Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. The authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Benefits
* Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
* Performance-related annual pay progression, plus annual cost-of-living pay increase
* Training and opportunities for career development
* Diverse and active staff networks
* Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from day one
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