Family Hub Manager CMB973i

Family Hub Manager CMB973i Job description

*Internal applicants only*

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Salary Scale: £38,223 - £39,186 per annum

The advertised salaries includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

About this Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cumberland and make a difference to our children and their families. We are proud of our compassionate and talented workforce who are ambitious and committed to making a difference to our children and their families. If you are looking to influence best practice, whilst being surrounded by inspirational leaders and peers who are dedicated to our children, come and help us continue our Cumberland journey! 

We are looking for a creative Family Hub Manager responsible for the Whitehaven Family Hub named by our Families as the Family Hub on the Harbour, who is passionate about making a difference for our children and their families. This is a new fixed term post which is based within the Children and Family Wellbeing Directorate reporting to the Senior Manager for Early Help and Think Family.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the Whitehaven Family Hub in Cumberland to manage and provider leadership of the Family Hub development in Cumberland. The Family Hub Manager will provide management to Family Hub staff and direction to integrated co-located teams ensuring that right support is available to the right families at the right time. The Family Hub Manager will also co-ordinate the Family Hub timetable and Parent/carer champions, as well as report on performance, ensuring the delivery of the Cumberland Family Hub meets all requirements from the DFE.
 

The post has direct line management responsibility for the staff teams in this area – Family Hubs.
 

What can we offer you! We offer a generous benefits package including:  

• Flexible Working: we operate on a Nine Day Fortnight work week within our Children & Families Teams with Hybrid Working, along with modern office workspace and flexibility to work within multiple offices across Cumberland.
• Relocation Package (up to £8,000).
• A strong training programme with plenty of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Frequent interaction with our welcoming Senior Leadership Team, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong Partnerships with Leading Social Work Practice Educators and research with Lancaster University & University of Cumbria.
• Access to award winning ICT Support.
• Mileage allowance and access to company pool cars. Tusker Car Leasing Scheme and Car Loan Scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement.
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Parental Leave.
• Cycle to work scheme, 20% off childcare discount for working parents, free eye tests and so much more.

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults and Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults and Children.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Application and Interview Information

Closing date: 2^nd April 2024
Interview date: 8^th April 2024
 

At Cumberland, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role we would encourage you to apply! You might just be the candidate we're looking for.
 

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!

If you would like to discuss this opportunity with our Senior Manager – Early Help, Jane Wheeler, please email: jane.wheeler@cumberland.gov.uk

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