Children's Services Manager

at  Action for Children

At Action for Children, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

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A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will lead a multi-agency team providing Early Help services to children and families in the North of Newcastle. This is an exciting, varied and creative role which works with key partners across Children and Families Newcastle to make a real difference to the lives of children and families. Alongside three other Locality Leads, you will lead the locality response to children, young people and families across Newcastle, designing and developing services and interventions to support the needs of that you see emerging.
How you will help to create brighter futures.

Our vision is that every child and young person in the country has a safe and happy childhood. To help us achieve this, you will:

• Manage and lead a team of professional Early help and support staff.
• Develop and establish effective working relationships with our key partners across Children and Families Newcastle – Social workers, education, health as well as children and parents themselves
• Manage budget and service performance
• Manage buildings and hubs to support service delivery