Practice Manager Changing Future Sussex
Practice Manager Changing Future Sussex
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Ready to Lead Change and Empower Lives Were looking for a passionate and inspiring Practice Manager (Social Worker) to join the Changing Futures Sussex Programme at East Sussex County Council. This is a part-time (18.5 hours/week) fixed-term 12-month opportunity ideal for someone who wants to shape innovative practice while maintaining a work-life balance. This role could be offered on a secondment basis please check with yourline manager before applying.
This role offers the chance to be part of something truly meaningful: transforming how services work for people with multiple and complex needs. Youll lead a multidisciplinary team including unique peer navigators who have lived experience that is creative resilient and committed to supporting some of the most marginalised individuals in our communities.
This isnt your typical social work management job. Changing Futures Sussex is one of only 15 trailblazing national programmes backed by government national lottery funding designed to change how services are delivered to people experiencing:
- Homelessness
- Substance misuse
- Mental ill-health
- Domestic abuse
- Contact with the criminal justice system
The role will include the below day to day duties:
- Lead and inspire a dedicated multi-agency team
- Champion trauma-informed and relational practice
- Shape and deliver high-quality support for people with multiple compound needs (MCN)
- Collaborate across health housing justice mental health and social care sectors
- Drive service improvement innovation and performance across East Sussex
- Manage resources support development and embed reflective supervision
You will be based in St Marys House Eastbourne with flexible hybrid working options that include time at home and in the community.
Were seeking a confident leader with a strong professional background in social work and mental health. Youll bring:
- Relevant professional and/or management qualification.
- Working collectively with colleagues both internal and external.
- Leadership and motivation.
- Safeguarding Adults at Risk procedures.
- Change orientated approach to work.
Experience managing a multidisciplinary team is desirable but if youve worked closely with other agencies to improve outcomes we want to hear from you.
To apply for this role please follow Apply Now and upload your CV with a Supporting Statement explaining why you are applying for the post. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the job description and give examples of any relevant work/life experience education or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see ourhow to apply page.
Please download a Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 12 October and interviews will take place week commencing Monday 20 October via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.
Youll help create a system where difficult to reach people no longer fall through systematic gaps. Where trauma-informed person-centred care isnt the exception its the norm.
For information about our diverse range on benefit please click on the link provided benefits page.
Most importantly youll join a team that supports each other one that truly believes in doing things differently for the people who need it most.
Need to know more Wed love to have a conversation with you:
- Lyndsey Lloyd-Strutt Deputy Programme Manager:
- Sophia-Maria Andreas ESCC ASC Operations Manager:
- James Morton East Sussex Project Delivery Officer:
Leading this very determined supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team has provided unique learning opportunities. The team has a strong ethos of trauma-informed care and relationship-based practice. They find creative ways to support individuals to make meaningful and positive changes to their lives. I have found working with this team inspiring and rewarding. Hannah Lexton Current Practice Manager (on Maternity Leave)
Make a Lasting Difference Join a Ground-breaking Social Care Team in East Sussex!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
