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SalaryPlacement Support Manager - Ref: CH11123
Salary G11 £44,539 - £49,590
The post will be a fixed-term contract for 12 months with potential to extend subject to funding agreement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven professional with experience of Children’s Home registration and a strong understanding of the Supported Accommodation Regulations 2023 and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 to work within a dedicated team to help to develop and maintain increased sufficiency of appropriate regulated accommodation for Walsall children. The role will be varied and will require a good level of flexibility from the successful applicant.
Alongside the management of the Placements Team Manager, the post holder will need to be able to demonstrate strong report writing skills and be competent in completing a range of audits within both children’s Homes and Supported Accommodation Services in-line with the Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF). Additionally, the ability to challenge poor practice and to identify clear expectations around improving quality to expected standards with external providers will be key to success in the role. Presenting findings to Senior Management at key meetings will be an integral part of the role.
It would be preferred that the successful candidate will have substantial experience of being a Registered Manager in an Ofsted rated Good or above Children’s Home and also have a good understanding of the Placement Finding and Commissioning processes. The job will involve both office and field based (remote) working and will require some travel and therefore the successful candidate will need to have access to their own vehicle.
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Closing date for applications: Friday 9th February 2024
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children and young people entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
