Are you an experienced strategic leader, able to inspire others to drive a sustainable improvement to the lives of children and families?We have an exciting opportunity as part of our continued transformation journey for an experienced Strategic Manager. Our benefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)Relocation costs of up to £8,000Retention bonus payments for established personnel28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leaveEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefitsA permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisionsExtensive Learning & Development and career development opportunitiesSubsidised town centre car parking schemeWhat will you be doing?You will be responsible for leading and motivating the Children in Care and Care Leavers service areas in delivering a high-quality service to our cared for children. Your focus will be on ensuring all children are well supported to maximise their life chances; where they can thrive in our care, are safe from any harm or abuse, have access to the best education and training. This is a key operational and strategic management role and an essential part of our improvement journey.As part of the Corporate Parenting Service senior management team, you’ll be a vital link between management, commissioners, practitioners and those who make strategic decisions in partner agencies. You should have a proven track record in managing excellent service delivery and leading service improvement. You will be able to operate with equal success in the here and now but also have the vision and ambition to look ahead, develop strategic improvement plans and deliver on them to improve outcomes for children in care.About youYou must have a BA in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or CSS, or other professional social work qualification recognised by Social Work EnglandYou are able to inspire colleagues and stakeholders to fully engage with the aims and the long-term visionEmbed an inclusive culture of creating positive and supporting teamsAble to communicate with conviction and clarity in the face of tough negotiations or challengesYou are able to share your expertise through coaching and mentoring to support teams to succeedUsing a range of quality assurance tools, you will drive high quality and efficient service deliveryYou can translate strategic priorities into clear outcome focused objectives for managers and teams This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List checkAbout usAt Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do – in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed.At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.
