Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your leadership and coordination skills can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As our Staffing Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, effective staffing across a range of children's services including Children's residential centres, bespoke and emergency placements. You'll lead the recruitment, deployment, and quality assurance of relief staff, ensuring children receive consistent, high-quality care.
This is a county-wide role requiring flexibility, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of child welfare systems. You'll work closely with multi-agency partners, manage budgets, and contribute to the development of our resilient staffing model.
Key Responsibilities
Lead recruitment, induction, training, and deployment of staff across diverse settings.
Coordinate emergency placements and ensure safe staffing aligned with individual risk assessments.
Provide high-quality reports and data to support strategic planning.
Liaise with social work, residential, and early help teams to ensure consistent care.
Champion safer recruitment and workforce development strategies.
Act as a single point of contact for staffing coordination across the county.
Degree-level qualification in a relevant field.
In-depth knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to children and families.
Proven experience in people management, crisis response, and multi-agency working.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel across the county and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
Why Join us?
· Generous Annual Leave:
28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years' service - plus public holidays.
Pension Scheme:
Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
Fitness Discounts:
Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
Lifestyle Savings:
Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
And more:
Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.
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