View Vacancy -- Registered Manager - Haslemere Children's Centre

Social Care & Welfare Unqualified
Temporary / Fixed Term
Full Time
£55,017 - £58,242

The council has been on a significant journey of improvement, with ambition to enable every child and young person to have the best start in life. We are committed to the "signs of safety" and we need exceptional leaders who are committed to embedding this model of working and understand that good quality social work engagement can make a difference for children, young people and their families with whom we are working. Haringey is committed to providing "the right support for the right child at the right time" this post is key to delivering the first response right for every child. 

We are currently developing a specialist multi-agency Residential assessment service. The service will provide up to six places for children aged 11-15, the overall aim will be , to complete a comprehensive multi-agency assessment to identify their challenges and provide clear guidance to ensure that the right exit strategy is sought when planning for permanency, this could include long term Therapeutic placements Family placements and in some cases reunification .

Creative education and support packages will be developed to enable the children and young people to continue their learning during the assessment period.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something that will be both creative and rewarding

What we are looking for:

This role will be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential home’s Statement of Purpose and managing the team to achieve the same.

You will need to have:

  • A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People Services or equivalent (or a preparedness to work towards the same).
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.

 

What we offer:

  • An attractive salary, option of pension scheme, interest free season ticket loan as well as other financial benefits
  • Learning and development opportunities including management training courses.  You will benefit from a strong and stable management team which is keen to invest in you and your career to help you reach your potential.

 

Closing Date: Friday 4th December 2020 at 12pm

 

This position is offered on the basis of a 12 month fixed term or secondment opportunity. 

*If you are applying as a secondment, please ensure that you have permission from your line manager.  

For further information please contact the Haringey Hub: Resourcinghub@haringey.gov.uk

This opportunity is closed to applications.