Salary: £56,433 to £64,951 per annum 

Grade: SM1

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Full time 

Location: Based at County Hall Northallerton, covering Hambleton, Richmondshire and Selby

Weekend Working: No 

We very much promote flexible working with the ability to work remotely from a variety of bases as well as on occasions from home, to ensure we provide the best service to the Children we work with and their families.  There is a service expectation to work a minimum of 2 days a week in a local office.

Salary: £56,433 - £64,951 per annum pro rata in addition a minimum commitment of £5k training and development, in the first year alone, which will include Signs of Safety, Family Finding Model and Systemic Practice + a relocation package of up to £8k  

At the core of our work is the belief that children and young people deserve to receive the outstanding care and support they need to be safe and reach their full potential. Our practice model puts effective relationships with children and families at its heart.   As Group Manager of Early Help you will lead the overall development and delivery of the service in the central locality, whilst also holding a countywide portfolio, providing clear leadership to enable managers to perform at their best.  The role is an integral part of an exceptional team who strive to make a difference for the children and families of North Yorkshire.   

The role of Group Manager is dynamic and diverse, requiring a confident, autonomous individual to drive forward practice and influence stakeholders, partners and colleagues. We are looking for an innovative professional with strategic managerial experience who is driven, astute, inspirational and a great communicator. As Group Manager you will demonstrate real leadership in a challenging and evolving sector by shaping and driving the practice across the locality whilst also utilising and developing your skills and knowledge.  

We understand the importance of investing in our workforce, and as such you will be well supported to effectively deliver and improve services.  In addition, you will receive a minimum commitment of £5k towards your training and development in the first year alone, which will include Signs of Safety, the Family Finding model and Systemic Practice.   

You will be responsible for the management of significant financial resources and ensure that the service delivers within nationally defined regulations and standards. In addition, you will have a sound knowledge of the Ofsted Inspection Framework, and a good understanding of the diverse needs of children and their families. An understanding of Youth Justice Services, Supporting Families and Reducing Parental Conflict  would be advantageous.  

There are significant challenges facing Children’s Services nationally. However, North Yorkshire has a record of facing challenge with innovation and creativity and seeks transformational approaches which maintain and improve services to children and their families. We are currently in the process of delivering a beyond 2020 North Yorkshire change project, which is an ambitious programme to maintain the highest quality of services which reflect the changing needs of society. Strength in partnership has always been a key driver in North Yorkshire and it is more important than ever that we work in genuine partnership, are crystal clear about our priorities, and are relentlessly focussed on improving outcomes.   

As a council we are very much committed to encouraging flexible working for our employees, including using modern technologies to support an agile ways of working. We can offer you a range of employee benefits including a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement, a government pension scheme and access to our ‘Everybody Benefits’ package which includes a variety of retail discounts. 

We would welcome applicants to contact Barbara Merrygold (Head of Early Help)Barbara.merrygold@northyorks.gov.uk  to discuss this role further.   We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application.


Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. 

Key documents

Job description.pdf
Total rewards brochure

Key dates

Closing date: 11th April 2025

Interview date: 25th April 2025

Venue for interview: County Hall Northallerton
 

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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