Job summary
Temporary/fixed-term:until end of January 2025
Interview date:Tuesday 9 April 2024
Quality Outcomes Innovating Stronger Outcomes
The dynamic Voice and Participation Service is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those supported by Wiltshire Councils Peoples Directorate. We engage with individuals, listening to their views and experiences to drive co-production initiatives. With multiple participations workstreams including Children and Young People Voice, SEND Voice, Family Voice, Young Carers Voice, and Youth Justice Voice, we empower individuals to shape the services thatimpact their lives. Additionally, we recruit and support volunteers in various roles, providing vital befriending and mentoring to children and young people.
Main duties of the job
As an Advocacy and Young Carers Manager, you will spearhead the creation of a new service, playing a pivotal role in shaping its direction. Your responsibilities will include managing a team of three full-time advocates,recruiting and training volunteer advocates, and overseeing an effective referral process. Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators will be integral to your role, ensuring the continuous improvement of service delivery. Additionally, you will manage a Young Carers in Schools Worker, supporting secondary schools in effectively catering to the needs of young carers within their settings. A crucial aspect of your role will beestablishing an impactful young carers voice and participation initiative, empowering this potentially vulnerable group to shape the services that affect their lives.
About us
We arelooking for acandidatewho is a trailblazer in setting new initiatives andcapable of getting projects off the ground. Fearless and unafraid of tryingnew approaches to achieve positive outcomes. Inspirational and motivational, able to rally others around a shared vision. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently. A strong communicator, adept at articulating a vision and building rapport with senior staff members.
If you are passionate about advocacy and young carers and driving positive change within the community, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read therole description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
For more details, contact Joe Sutton, Participation Manager, atjoe.sutton@wiltshire.gov.ukor call 01249 468435.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Disability Confident Employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
Temporary/fixed-term:until end of January 2025
Interview date:Tuesday 9 April 2024
Quality Outcomes Innovating Stronger Outcomes
The dynamic Voice and Participation Service is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those supported by Wiltshire Councils Peoples Directorate. We engage with individuals, listening to their views and experiences to drive co-production initiatives. With multiple participations workstreams including Children and Young People Voice, SEND Voice, Family Voice, Young Carers Voice, and Youth Justice Voice, we empower individuals to shape the services thatimpact their lives. Additionally, we recruit and support volunteers in various roles, providing vital befriending and mentoring to children and young people.
As an Advocacy and Young Carers Manager, you will spearhead the creation of a new service, playing a pivotal role in shaping its direction. Your responsibilities will include managing a team of three full-time advocates,recruiting and training volunteer advocates, and overseeing an effective referral process. Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators will be integral to your role, ensuring the continuous improvement of service delivery. Additionally, you will manage a Young Carers in Schools Worker, supporting secondary schools in effectively catering to the needs of young carers within their settings. A crucial aspect of your role will beestablishing an impactful young carers voice and participation initiative, empowering this potentially vulnerable group to shape the services that affect their lives.
We arelooking for acandidatewho is a trailblazer in setting new initiatives andcapable of getting projects off the ground. Fearless and unafraid of tryingnew approaches to achieve positive outcomes. Inspirational and motivational, able to rally others around a shared vision. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently. A strong communicator, adept at articulating a vision and building rapport with senior staff members.
If you are passionate about advocacy and young carers and driving positive change within the community, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read therole description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
For more details, contact Joe Sutton, Participation Manager, atjoe.sutton@wiltshire.gov.ukor call 01249 468435.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Disability Confident Employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
Temporary/fixed-term:until end of January 2025
Interview date:Tuesday 9 April 2024
Quality Outcomes Innovating Stronger Outcomes
The dynamic Voice and Participation Service is dedicated to amplifying the voices of those supported by Wiltshire Councils Peoples Directorate. We engage with individuals, listening to their views and experiences to drive co-production initiatives. With multiple participations workstreams including Children and Young People Voice, SEND Voice, Family Voice, Young Carers Voice, and Youth Justice Voice, we empower individuals to shape the services thatimpact their lives. Additionally, we recruit and support volunteers in various roles, providing vital befriending and mentoring to children and young people.
As an Advocacy and Young Carers Manager, you will spearhead the creation of a new service, playing a pivotal role in shaping its direction. Your responsibilities will include managing a team of three full-time advocates,recruiting and training volunteer advocates, and overseeing an effective referral process. Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators will be integral to your role, ensuring the continuous improvement of service delivery. Additionally, you will manage a Young Carers in Schools Worker, supporting secondary schools in effectively catering to the needs of young carers within their settings. A crucial aspect of your role will beestablishing an impactful young carers voice and participation initiative, empowering this potentially vulnerable group to shape the services that affect their lives.
We arelooking for acandidatewho is a trailblazer in setting new initiatives andcapable of getting projects off the ground. Fearless and unafraid of tryingnew approaches to achieve positive outcomes. Inspirational and motivational, able to rally others around a shared vision. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently. A strong communicator, adept at articulating a vision and building rapport with senior staff members.
If you are passionate about advocacy and young carers and driving positive change within the community, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read therole description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
For more details, contact Joe Sutton, Participation Manager, atjoe.sutton@wiltshire.gov.ukor call 01249 468435.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Disability Confident Employer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification related to children and young people e.g., social work, teaching, youth
- & community work, or nursing.
- Experience in management and project based work.
- Strong commitment to young people and an understanding of the factors that affect their lives.
- Proven ability to communicate and establish good relationships with young people; including
- young carers and young people who have special needs or a disability.
- Strong desire and ability to help lead and drive forward youth voice initiatives.
- Broad range of experience working with or within childrens social care including multi-agency
- and safeguarding initiatives.
- Excellent knowledge of child development and the emotional impact of trauma, loss, and
- separation.
- Up to date detailed knowledge and understanding of legislation, policies and procedures and
- social work practice in relation to children and families.
- Proven analytical skills with ability of interpreting information and situations and developing plans
- and solutions.
- Ability to manage and prioritise workloads both individually and on behalf of a team.
- Excellent formal communication skills both written and verbal, for presentations and report
- writing.
- Ability to present complex and/or sensitive information in an understandable way, using a variety
- of methods across a range of audiences.
- Good innovation skills to support the development and impact of participation and advocacy.
- ITQ 2 or equivalent ICT skills and abilities, demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.
- Experience of planning and delivering training.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and quality outcomes for children and young people.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice.
Desirable
- Additional post-graduate qualifications (e.g., management, teaching/training, social work)
- Strong understanding and proven experience leading advocacy provisions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification related to children and young people e.g., social work, teaching, youth
- & community work, or nursing.
- Experience in management and project based work.
- Strong commitment to young people and an understanding of the factors that affect their lives.
- Proven ability to communicate and establish good relationships with young people; including
- young carers and young people who have special needs or a disability.
- Strong desire and ability to help lead and drive forward youth voice initiatives.
- Broad range of experience working with or within childrens social care including multi-agency
- and safeguarding initiatives.
- Excellent knowledge of child development and the emotional impact of trauma, loss, and
- separation.
- Up to date detailed knowledge and understanding of legislation, policies and procedures and
- social work practice in relation to children and families.
- Proven analytical skills with ability of interpreting information and situations and developing plans
- and solutions.
- Ability to manage and prioritise workloads both individually and on behalf of a team.
- Excellent formal communication skills both written and verbal, for presentations and report
- writing.
- Ability to present complex and/or sensitive information in an understandable way, using a variety
- of methods across a range of audiences.
- Good innovation skills to support the development and impact of participation and advocacy.
- ITQ 2 or equivalent ICT skills and abilities, demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.
- Experience of planning and delivering training.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and quality outcomes for children and young people.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice.
Desirable
- Additional post-graduate qualifications (e.g., management, teaching/training, social work)
- Strong understanding and proven experience leading advocacy provisions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
