As a city we are ambitious for our children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We are committed to a person- centred, strengths based approach and are looking for an innovative and experienced social care manager who can take our Disabled Children’s Service to the next level. In this role you will also take the lead on being the Designated Social Care Officer for SEND and in this role you will play a crucial role in contributing to the delivery of our SEND Strategy.
We have a commitment to continuing professional development in our teams and believe that the City of York is a great place to work and to support your leadership journey.
We’d love to hear from passionate, skilled and experienced social care managers who are driven to make a difference for families, to the Disabled Children’s Service and for themselves.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Maxine Squire at Maxine.squire@york.gov.uk or on 07990793483.
Closing date: Thursday 26 September 2024 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 8 October 2024
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.