Deputy Service Manager, Care Planning & Intervention

Job introduction

About the role

Following the successful reopening of Lansdowne Secure Children’s home, we are now looking to expand the home’s capacity as we continue to care for some of the most vulnerable children in the UK. As part of this we require a Deputy Service Manager for Care planning & Intervention. If you believe you have the skills to match, this role has the potential to make a huge impact on the lives of children who need it most.

We are looking for someone to lead on the Care Planning, Intervention and Resettlement of the children placed at Lansdowne Secure Children’s Home. You will be a visible leader, forming part of the Duty and On Call Manager rota (24/7 365 rota). Most importantly, we need someone who has the mentality of high aspirations and high expectations for the children placed with us.

The role requires someone who can manage and deploy the resources within the service area to ensure that children’s needs are met in line with their care plans. You will coordinate, schedule and then chair / attend statutory and non-statutory reviews and meetings, representing the home and championing its ethos, whilst advocating for children. Our staff put children at the heart of everything they do and we are committed to ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to train, develop and become part of a team that embraces every member.

This is a unique opportunity to join a home that has an excellent core of staff in place. You must be able to provide excellent support to, and where necessary deputise for, the Service Manager, helping to grow and drive the home forward to become an outstanding place of care with the children at the heart of everything we do.

Lansdowne Secure Children’s Home is a Secure Residential Provision where children are placed under section 25 (restriction of liberty) of the Children Act, 1989. This role will require a skilled manager who understands the pressures and demands of a busy and complex residential setting, and can prioritise and problem solve to meet these demands.

If you have the experience and believe the approach matches your core values, we want to talk with you.

For more information and to apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and log into the jobs page of our website. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Interviews will take place face to face within two weeks of closing date.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

We understand that the great care we provide is down to the great staff we have. We don’t just talk about this, we demonstrate it. As the largest employer in East Sussex, we can offer excellent and identified career pathways, breadth of work to choose from and unparalleled training as well as fantastic pension and benefits.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Beverly Scott via 

Beverly.scott@Eastsussex.gov.uk

• 'For work that makes a difference'

Additional information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

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DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Work Permits

 We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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