Adolescents Service Manager

Job title:

Adolescents Service Manager

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/288886/3140
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £68,774 – £75,583 per annum
• Category: Qualified Social Work – Children’s
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 13 May 2025
• Closing date: 11 June 2025
• Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF

DescriptionThe salary range for this full-time, permanent role is £68,774 to £75,583 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.We are excited to be hiring a new Service Manager to join our fantastic Adolescent service.This role will cover the East of Surrey, including Epsom and Ewell, Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley. We offer agile working and an inclusive work environment and would be happy to discuss what this means for you.Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About our ServiceThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Adolescent Service that has been developed in Surrey to bring together a range services for children and young people, including those who go missing, those involved in serious youth violence, those with emotional wellbeing and mental health needs, and those vulnerable to exploitation, including criminal and sexual exploitation.Our teams include Social Workers and Adolescent Practitioners who are focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people. We are committed to doing things differently; implementing a model for working with adolescents which takes into account current research and best practice.We are looking for someone who wants to be part of the ongoing journey to help shape services in Surrey for adolescents. The Service has support from a range of teams in a central hub to compliment the work, this includes Youth Justice, Missing, Edge of Care, Intervention Support, Risk and Intelligence and Youth Offer. As part of the latter phase of the safeguarding adolescents model, partnership colleagues from Education, Health, Police and other agencies will join the service as part of our commitment towards adolescents services in Surrey.About the RoleAs a Service Manager, you will oversee a group of team managers leading integrated, multiagency teams that provide hands-on intensive support to children and families in response to assessed needs. The teams can access specialist workers for alcohol and drug use, mental health issues and/ or domestic abuse.A skilled communicator, you will have the ability to work purposefully with a broad range of people to develop effective working relationships with other services within Surrey as well as with partner agencies. You will ensure the service is focused on delivering quality services within budget and to agreed timescales, that provide the right outcomes for children, young people and their families.Our team members are enthusiastic and supportive, committed to the provision of a quality service for children and their carers. We are looking for people with similar qualities to join us and continue the good work already being done.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Substantial experience of frontline practice with recent experience in a management position in a CIN/CP/Court team
• Experience in working with adolescent services
• Ability to promote a learning environment where skills and strengths are used and developed
• Ability to build and promote a culture of performance, personal responsibility and accountability
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills

It is important to us that our practice is child focused and always considers the best interests of the child, and we are looking for individuals who have a shared commitment to this way of working.Surrey Children’s Service provides training to ensure competence and professional development. We will make sure that you receive a full induction and monthly supervision.When applying, please attach your CV and personal statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements of this post.Contact UsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For more information please contact Janet Jones, Assistant Director, by email at .The job advert closes at 23:59 on Wednesday 11th June 2025 with interviews to follow.Local Government ReorganisationSurrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here:Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

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Expected salary

£68774 – 75583 per year

Location

Reigate, Surrey

Job date

Thu, 22 May 2025 06:31:46 GMT

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