Service Manager: Disabled Children and Young People

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career York is the place to be right now in the UK.

York feels like family where RELATIONSHIPS matter.

As part of our valued Disabled Children and Young People team the role of Service Manager offers an exceptional chance to contribute to the lives of children and families by ensuring timely and appropriate support.

We are undertaking a significant roll out of the Signs of Safety model and a significant investment in staff training.

Your expertise, dedication and passion can transform lives and are key to making a difference in York.

• We prioritise continuous learning and development opportunities, ensuring you can thrive and grow in your career. Additionally, you'll have access to York's rich cultural and recreational opportunities, making your work-life experience truly enriching.

• We take pride in offering a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives, job security and stability in a supportive work environment, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post will be subject to a Police Vetting request.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.

Closing date: Sunday 8 October 2023 at 12 midnight

Interview date: week commencing 16 October 2023