Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit Preparing for Adulthood Manager to join ourteam based in our Ipswich, Suffolk . You will be working on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £45,380 - £55,634 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as the Preparing for Adulthood Manager and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.
Your role and responsibilities
As the Preparing for Adulthood Manager, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of young people with SEND in Suffolk.
You will:
- lead a strategic review to ensure the 4 key areas of Preparing for Adulthood as set out in the SEND Code of Practice are embedded into the Local Area Partnership to support children and young people with SEND to prepare for adulthood
- collaborate with partners across the council, ICB, education sector, and voluntary organizations to support CYP with SEND in preparing for adulthood
- ensure children and young people with SEND views inform improvements to services
- work with FE Colleges, sixth forms and Post 16 Education to develop support for children and young people with SEND
- work on reducing the number of young people not in education, employment, or training
- maintain and update the Suffolk Local Offer website with vital information to provide information directly to children and young people with SEND and their parents/carers
- provide training and induction on Preparing for Adulthood principles.
Your passion for making a difference will drive service improvements and create lasting positive outcomes for young people with SEND as they transition to adulthood.
About you
You will have:
- proven leadership and interpersonal skills
- comprehensive understanding of SEND legislation and policies
- experience in successfully managing relevant services
- ability to influence, persuade, and motivate staff and colleagues
- strong project management and problem-solving skills
- commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits of working for us
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Preparing for Adulthood Manager role, please click 'apply'. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.