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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Are you looking for an opportunity to progress in your Senior Leadership career, develop experience of leading transformation and change programmes and contribute to changing outcomes for children in Gloucestershire? The Families First Partnership Programme is a national programme leading reforms of the children's social care and early help system including the introduction of Family Help and Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams to deliver against the ambitions of the Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Policy Document and Children Wellbeing and Schools' Bill. We are looking to appoint an experienced Social Work qualified Group Manager embedded within the multi-disciplinary Families First Partnership Programme Team. This post is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027.
Job Responsibility
Lead the change and implementation programme of the new Family Help and Multi-Agency Child Protection teams
lead on the development of the programme's policy development and co-production approach
work closely with teams and services
collaborate with Assistant Directors and the Senior Leadership Team
be accountable for the rigorous implementation of the children's services Families First Partnership Programme's vision
support the quality assurance framework
work with other Group Managers across the county
take on operational lead roles in enhancing and developing practice
Requirements
full driving licence and willingness to drive
DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children's)
management and leadership experience
What we offer
flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year
family friendly policies
supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
in-house Occupational Health service
employee discount scheme
links to employee networks
career development and qualification opportunities