Deputy Manager Redeployment 21232
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Job Summary
- Suffolk County Council
- Address:Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- Salary: 60135 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Hours:37 flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
Redeployment only
Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Deputy Managerof Statutory SEND Servicesin Inclusion Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- Support the Head of Service with strategic and operational management driving a positive culture aligned with the WE ASPIRE Values and Ideal Worker principles.
- Work with the Head of SEND Services to set the culture values and well-being of the team.
- Represent the Head of SEND Services and make key decisions in their absence.
- Work in partnership with key strategic partners such as Social Care Health Education and co-producing children and young people with families and parent carer networks to strengthen multi-agency collaboration.
- Provide operational leadership to SEND Service teams focusing on statutory operations.
- Oversee theeffective implementation of new systems and ensure these are embedded in services.
You will need
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation policies safeguarding practices SEND code of practice EHCPs and assessments in childrens services.
- Proven leadership experience in managing childrens services driving change improving performance effective resource/budget management and introducing innovative ideas.
- Ability to critically analyse complex information solve problems collaboratively present written material clearly manage risks/priorities under pressure and make difficult decisions.
- Understanding of the significance of equality diversity and inclusion in service provision.
- Substantial SENCO leadership experience combined with diverse SEND roles and multi-agency working knowledge of social care health and education sectors.
- Proven ability to lead complex cases seek solutions advocate for SEND rights and improve experiences for children young people and families.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team works closely with families schools and other professionals to assess childrens needs and develop Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
We work alongside; Special Education Services SEND Funding and Provider Services and Educational Psychology and Therapeutic Services Social Care and Health and we are all dedicated to helping children and young people achieve their individual outcomes.
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.
For more information
Please contact Lucy Doherty for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Describe a time when you led a team through a significant change in childrens services. What strategies did you use to ensure a positive culture and successful outcomes
- Tell us about a situation where you worked in partnership with social care health and education to improve outcomes for children with SEND. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them
- How have you used data and quality assurance processes to drive service improvement in your previous roles
- Describe how you have chaired decision-making panels or represented services at forums. What skills did you use to ensure person-centred decisions
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling .If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 2 December 2025
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. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Military Intelligence
- Program Management
- Military Experience
- SAFe
- ITIL
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven ... View more
