Healthy Child Service Manager

Job summary

• Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX / Hybrid
• £58,270 - £64,454 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week
• Fixed term or Secondment up to 18 months

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As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, were driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why, when you join us as aHealthy Child Service Manager,youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Main duties of the job

Your role and responsibilities

As a service manager within the Community Health division, you will:

• be at the forefront of managing change, leading high quality and effective ways of working
• be responsible for the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme and part of a senior management team working to achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families living in Suffolk.

• You will need

  • A current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with no restrictions on practice.
  • Educational attainment at post graduate level or relevant experience in professional field of work.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development .
  • Management qualification (desirable).
  • Demonstration of personal values that align to our corporateWE ASPIRE values.
  • Passion about making a positive difference to families in Suffolk.
  • Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

About us

The team

• Community health is led by an Assistant Director and Head of Service for Children and Young People and 8 service managers.
• The 0-19 service includes two Healthy Child Service Managers, one clinical governance and audit manager, one service manager for safeguarding and one service manager for Family Nurse Partnership.
• The Healthy Child Service Managers strategically lead and directly manage the delivery of a universal, high quality community health prevention and early intervention services including: Health Visiting, School Nursing, Family Hubs and our Healthy Living Service.
• This post will also line manage our enuresis service and childrens community learning disability nursing team.
• We are a passionate dynamic team of senior managers who strive towards providing a 0-19 service that excels in providing high quality care for all of our children, young people and families in Suffolk.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk).