Service Manager

Service Manager

Fixed term contract until 31/3/19

22 hours per week

£31,220 per annum / pro rata

Location: Nottingham

The Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way. 

This role sits within our children and young people's directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. This is an exciting opportunity to join The Children’s Society Nottingham Team. Based within a hub of multi-disciplinary services working with young people you will lead the Next Generation Service – an innovative ‘test and learn’ initiative that seeks to develop new approaches in working with disadvantaged young people. You will manage a small team of highly skilled staff who excel in relationship building and supporting young people to access support services. You will have strong communication skills and be able to establish networks across a range of stakeholders. You will have a strong understanding of the young people’s sector, systems and processes and will be able to think creatively when faced with challenges.

This position is initially fixed term ending 31/3/19 however we anticipate that the post will receive follow-on funding for 2019-20.

If you would like to talk informally about this role – please contact Gabriel Hall on 07702 907255

[TYPE OF PERSON YOU’RE LOOKING FOR/ WHAT’S EXPECTED OF THEM] 

We are currently looking for a solution focussed individual to join our dynamic, ambitious team. 

A key part of this role will be your ability to collaborate with partners, share practice and develop expertise to support The Children's Society aims in understanding and disrupting multiple disadvantage. 

[KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES] 

In order to be successful in this role, you must be able to;

• Manage staff and operational delivery promoting the service externally with voluntary and statutory services including Education, Social Care, Police, Health, Mental Health, and Family Support, etc.
• Work with a range of key partners to ensure that young people receive effective and co-ordinated support
• Promote the participation of young people, and families in the design, planning and evaluation of our service
• Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation of service delivery

[INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY] 

The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer. 

Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. 

The closing date for applications is midnight on 30 of May.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 6 of June.