About the role
Cambridgeshire County Council Targeted Support Service provides support to children, young people, and their families. Each district team consists of Family Workers, Child and Family Centre workers, Young People’s Worker’s, Senior Transitions Advisors, Transitions Advisors, Client Researchers, and managers. The team provides targeted early intervention support and Child and Family Centre services to reduce the risk of harm and the escalation of problems, which support keeping families together and achieve positive outcomes.
The post of Child and Family Centre Assistant Manager (CFCAM) is an exciting role, providing local leadership and coordination of targeted support and Child and Family Centre services in a specific geographical area. We are looking to recruit a full time, fixed term CFCAM for the Ramsey Sawtry Yaxley and St Neots district.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Heidi Welch - heidi.welch@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, 07443 200899.
Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS.
Internal candidates may be considered for a secondment.
Interviews will be held on 3rd November 2023.
What will you be doing?
Within the role you will manage and lead a targeted support team of Family Workers and Child and Family Centre Workers through the application of Think Family principles, working with other managers, social care colleagues, schools, health and other partner agencies.
You will work closely with managers in the wider district team in regard to supporting Family Work practice, and you may act as the lead for the district Child and Family Centre services in specific themed areas of work or with specific partner agencies.
About you
This is an ideal opportunity for a professional who wants to move into their first management role within children’s services. You will receive supervision and strong peer support.
Qualities:
You will be motivated and dedicated to supporting practitioners work with families to achieve positive outcomes.
You will bring enthusiasm to the role.
You will be organised, able to work autonomously and as a team.
You must be committed to further developing excellent practice.
You will be willing to continue your professional development through informal and formal training.
Skills and experience:
You will have the ability to manage risk proactively.
Ability to analyse and evaluate information critically.
Ability to prioritise and manage time, work independently and make decisions autonomously.
Have a clear vision for the future that is focussed on improving outcomes for children and young people in all aspects of their lives.
The ability to inspire others to think and behave differently.
To apply, please attach a CV and supporting statement that tells us how you meet the following essential criteria.
Why would you like to be considered for this role?
What skills, attributes and experiences will you apply to this role?
Please add any other information in support of your application.
Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing children, young people and their families.
Experience of multi-agency and partnership working to ensure the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.
The ability to write objective assessments and to complete accurate triage as part of work with children, young people and their families.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
You will be required to hold a full and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle or have the ability to otherwise travel efficiently between locations.
Our benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:
- Flexible working
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- A comprehensive wellbeing package
- Our Cambs Rewards employee discounts
- A comprehensive pension scheme.
- IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
- Camweb our staff intranet helping to keep you informed
- An employee recognition scheme
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
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