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This role has a starting salary of £44,614 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
This role is initially for one year, with the potential for extension into the future following successful implementation of the project.
"I love being part of this group as it's a community coming together"…"It's taken years to find a family, now I call the National House Project family"… "CLNM has made me feel wanted in life, it's a community that is my safe haven" – Our excellent young people
Surrey County Council is looking to appoint an outstanding individual to lead an innovative collaboration with the National House Project to establish a Local House Project in the county, who is committed to enabling the best outcomes for children who are looked after or care leavers.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team
The Local House Project is an important new initiative for Surrey County Council that is focused on enabling older looked after children and care leavers to progress to independence.
This exciting co-produced project will support and enable care experienced children and young people to work together to develop relationships, learn skills, create their own homes and live connected, fulfilling and successful lives.
Please view this National House Project YouTube video to get a better understanding of the House Project:
About the Role
In this role you will be a team member in the Looked After Children and Care Leavers' service, working under the supervision of the Team Manager to take a lead on the running of the Local House Project which will support approximately up to 12 children in care and care leavers at any one time.
You will work within Surrey County Council to ensure that your colleagues across the team and the service are aware of the House Project and you will build relationships with the staff and young people that will enable you to gain further insight into the work the project does.
You will be provided with appropriate training to enable you to be successful in the role and the range of tasks you undertake will be in response to both your skills and experience and the needs of our young people.
Following their graduation from the House Project, you will also plan and provide ongoing support for our young people as they strive towards independence.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Your ability to understand child development, the impact of trauma and experience of working with vulnerable young people.
- A minimum of two years' experience of working with care experienced young people.
- Experience of providing effective support to young people and staff by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly
- Degree level qualification with experience of working with care experienced young people.
- Working knowledge of the accommodation needs and housing for young people.
- Understanding of the education, training and work experience needs of young people, and the opportunities open to them.
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Adolphus Marshall on 07929 651 407 or by e-mail at adolphus.marshall@surreycc.gov.uk.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30/01/2024.
This is a 12 month secondment / fixed term contract.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
