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VAS Lead

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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Magdalen House (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

Enhanced DBS check required

Grade I, SCP 31 - 35, Salary £40,476 - £44,711

36 hours

Join Our Team as a VAS Lead!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you have the skills to lead a dedicated team and deliver high-quality interventions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safeguarding and Wellbeing: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children (ages 11-18) and their families by delivering creative, high-quality interventions. Act as their single point of contact and coordinate a holistic, temporary support offer.
  • Team Management: Lead and develop an allocated staff team, ensuring effective support through coaching, mentoring, case supervision, and training.
  • Case Management: Deliver effective case management to improve practice and performance, benefiting children and families.
  • Service Development: Support and develop key themes within the VAS offer to meet the existing and emerging needs of children and their families.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and job security

A comprehensive induction programme

28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service, plus 9 bank holidays

Opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave

Opportunities for agile/flexible working

Car user allowances (dependent) and car mileage reclaim

Salary sacrifice schemes

Access to Medicash – covering dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, and health screenings

Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Free parking at office bases (dependent)

Access to good quality, regular reflective supervision

A suite of direct work tools to support practice 

Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative and supportive team.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the wellbeing of children and their families, apply now to join our dedicated team!

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the demands are required.

Closing date: Sun 26/01/2025 at 23:59
Job reference: CSC/25/301155
Vacancy downloads:

Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Oct_2024.pdf

GRADE_I_VAS_Lead.pdf

Children_s_Services_Applicant_Pack.pdf

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