Principal Manager (Adoption)
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £52,805 - £56,076 |
| Location: | Civic Centre |
| Job Type: | Full Time, Permanent |
| Category: | City Council (External Vacancy) |
| Closing Date: | 17/12/2024 |
| Reference: | 0000023448 |
Description
Directorate: Children and Family Services
Section: Adoption
Grade: Level 15
Salary: £52,805 - £56,076
Hours: 37
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
As the Adoption Principal Manager for Stoke-on-Trent City Council, you will work alongside the Regional Adoption Partnership, Together for Children.
You will oversee and support the adoption process, ensuring that assessments are completed to a high standard, ethically and in a timely manner.
You will work in partnership ensuring that children and families are matched safely, ethically and sustainably.
You will lead a dedicated team, provide strategic direction, and build strong partnerships to the effectiveness of our adoption service.
This role requires leadership, a strong understanding of adoption regulations, and a deep commitment to our children with a plan of adoption.
Interviews will be on the 19th December.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to havea workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.
To Apply
Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.
In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions:
- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?