Service Manager - Adoption

Service Manager - Adoption

Location: Essex , South East Salary: 46000 - 69100 per annum Date posted: 02/05/2012 16:16 Job type:Permanent Company: Working for Essex Contact: Rebecca Errington Ref: Totaljobs/WE-EC12213 Job ID: 53466459

Service Manager - Adoption

46,000 - 69,100

Essex County Council is proud to have one of the largest adoption services in the country; with 5 separate teams in the centralised adoption service, this is an exciting challenge for someone looking to make a real impact. Last year inEssexwe placed over 90 children for adoption, and our service was recognised as 'Good' with 'Outstanding Features' in our February 2012 Ofsted inspection.

Due to the retirement of the current post holder we are recruiting an Adoption Service Manager to build on the good outcomes we have already achieved and to respond to recent central government plans.

We are looking for an experienced manager, who is passionate about securing excellent outcomes for children by placing them in a timely way in secure and well supported placements. If that is you and you have a sound and up to date understanding of adoption legislation and best practice, we would love to hear from you.

As we continue to transform our Children's Services you could have a big part to play. You'll be offered all the professional challenges and support you need and you'll see that we're just as serious about your development too.

For further information please contact Stephanie Bishop on 01245 434839

Interviews will be held on 14th June.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.