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Details...

Job title:
Young People's Team Manager
Job reference:
ESCYP1
Department
Children And Young People's Services
Grade:
SCP 42 - 44
Pay:
From: £36,571 To: £38,405
Hours:
37 per week
Closing date:
08/05/2015

Description...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager within the Young People's Team (Leaving Care) in St Helens. The team works hard too provide support to looked after children aged 14+ and young people leaving care in St Helens, helping young people to achieve the transition from being looked after to becoming independent.

If you have at least four years post qualifying experience in a statutory Children's Services setting, a sound understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, excellent communication skills, experience of supervising qualified staff and the ability to work positively for children within a multi-agency framework, we would like to hear from you.

In return we will provide:-

* Regular supervision
* Access to management training and development
* Caseload weighting system
* Up to 30 days annual leave
* Essential car user allowance
* Excellent induction, supervision and appraisal systems
* Excellent pension scheme
* Relocation package

For an informal discussion please contact Jean Spencer on 01744 671806.

The post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and registration with the HCPC.

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

When applying for this vacancy, you have the following options

For an application form and further details contact:

cayps@sthelens.gov.uk

When requesting an application form please state your name, your address, the job you are interested in and the job reference number.
The Council's official job application form must be completed in all cases. CVs should not be submitted as a replacement.