Calderdale is a beautiful metropolitan borough in the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines, situated between Manchester and Leeds. The spectacular natural landscape, vibrant town and villages and tremendous architecture make it a great place to live and work. It’s ideal location allows for easy access via the motorway or rail into the town centre or the surrounding area.

We are looking to recruit a Practice Manager to supervise and support staff within the Pathways Leaving Care Service. The role of the Practice Manager will be to supervise and lead a team of up to 6 Pathway Advisors (including a Participation/Enrichment Worker) and social workers / student social workers as and when needed. The Pathways service supports young people leaving care to successfully transition into independent living and adulthood. Calderdale Children’s Services is a systemic organisation and as such, we operate a Pod model, alongside regular training and support including ‘pod reflect’ sessions with the team.

We are looking for someone to join our dedicated team who has a passion and desire to continuously improve outcomes for young people transitioning to leaving care and independence and to support us to achieve our aspirational goals in our care leaver offer action plan. Applications will be considered from candidates wishing to progress into management or current managers looking for a development role within the Pathways Service. Applications will only be considered from those who hold a recognised social work qualification in a relevant field and can demonstrate a sound understanding of the Legislation in respect of children leaving care and the care planning regulations and guidance.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact, Ben Ottaway Team Manager at benjamin.ottaway@calderdale.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 10th September 2023

Interview Date: TBC

As part of our Vision 2024 https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.