Head of Children and Young People’s Service
36 hours per week, part time also considered
Salary: £43,000 – £46,000 depending on qualifications and experience
(Mileage to be paid at 45p per mile)
Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years. We enable and empower children and adults who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind to overcome barriers and to be as independent as possible.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our Children and Young People’s Service, as part of our Charity’s senior leadership team. The service helps children, young people and families to thrive, by providing a variety of vibrant and impactful services including the Habilitation Service on behalf of the Local Authority.
This role requires an outstanding individual who is passionate about providing high-quality care and support for children and young people, and who can lead and manage with strategic vision and operational excellence.
Candidates should have a strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and best practices, have excellent leadership and people management skills, and the ability to manage budgets. A working knowledge of safeguarding as a Designated Safeguarding Lead is essential.
We can offer you:
- A generous annual leave allowance (full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays)
- Investment in your development
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contributions 6% matched with the Pensions Trust
- Annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses
- Wide range of training opportunities suitable for your role
- A staff rewards programme
- A growing range of other staff benefits
- A vibrant and friendly team!
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service will be required, which we can arrange.
You can download the full application pack below or please contact Sophia Eyre, workforus@sightforsurrey.org.uk or by post to Sophia Eyre, Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, Rentwood, School Lane, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9JX. For further details please telephone 07396 820 717.
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Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is an equal opportunities employer and accredited as Disability Confident. Website: www.sightforsurrey.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 1121949, Company No: 06309405
