Section Manager Resources (Maternity Cover)

A one year opportunity has come up for a Section Manager Resources within the Children Looked After Service. You will be responsible for taking a leadership approach in delivering permanency and pathway teams, ensuring that children remain in care for the shortest possible amount of time.

You will be expected to take the lead in embedding a quality assurance approach to all care home placements and supporting their colleague in supporting Foster care services when needed. Conwy has an exciting transformation program which is supporting the development of therapeutic care homes for children offering them stability within their locality enabling them to achieve their personal outcomes, the successful candidate will be working through a critical year to bring that vision into fruition.

Please speak to Catherine Mackenzie for more details

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion:

Catherine Mackenzie, Service Manager, Children Looked After (01492 577778 / Catherine.mackenzie@conwy.gov.uk)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.