Children's Services Manager

Children's Services Manager (20100)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Join us at Strabane Sure Start as our Children's Services Manager and lead our dynamic multi-disciplinary team!

Strabane Sure Start is a large project which provides vital services to children aged 0-4 and their families across a wide geographical area via a number of different sites. Our team of 44 dedicated professionals deliver various early intervention programs and we're looking for an experienced and talented leader to guide and inspire them.

As a Children's Services Manager, you will:

• Supervise and support staff
• Lead engaging team meetings
• Collaborate with the Child Care Partnership and other key organisations
• Monitor and manage substantial finances
• Oversee service delivery and reporting
• Plan and coordinate service development
• Work closely with the Management Committee

Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the criteria below:

Essential Criteria:

• A degree or professional qualification* in Social Work, Teaching, Youth and Community Work, Nursing, Community Development, or Early Years (*BTEC Level 5 in Early Years or Leadership will be considered)
• Experience in promoting and developing services for children and families
• Proven management experience, including managing and responding to safeguarding concerns
• Senior management experience managing large teams of 10 and over
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of issues facing children aged 0-4 and their families
• Ability to meet the travel requirements for the role

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working directly with children aged 0-4 and their families
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary context, using community development approaches and interagency partnerships

The successful applicant for this post will be required to undertake an enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check.

Barnardo's offers a reward package that includes a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme, an additional holiday purchase scheme and staff discounts.

Location: Strabane Sure Start, Melmount

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £42,016 - £53,176

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 5th January 2025

Interview date: TBC

For further information and to submit your application, click APPLY NOW.

A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months