Project Manager - Stronger Families Programme - Internal

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Kirklees
Children & Families
Learning & Early Support
Learning Services
Project Manager – Stronger Families Programme - Internal
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Across Kirklees
Temporary
Fixed Term up to 31st March 2021 due to funding
Grade 12

£42,403 - £44,428

Internally restricted job. To apply for this job you must be an employee of the Council for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date. You must also be a substantive employee (or an employee with 12 months continuous service or more) of the Council or an Apprentice. Please note that if you work for an Academy you are not an employee of the Council.

The Stronger Families programme links to the wider work of the Early Support Partnership and other service transformation work across the district. It aims to ensure that integrated support is provided for families facing the greatest difficulties. Detailed monitoring systems are in place to ensure there is evidence of families making progress towards national criteria and that maximum income is derived from successful payment by results claims. The programme is also evaluated on its success in local innovation and proven approaches help to shape future service provision and sustainable changes in mainstream service delivery.

Strong working arrangements with partners (including the voluntary sector and schools) will be further enhanced to ensure the impacts of the programme for families and new ways of working are embedded into wider plans and result in the transformation of services.

You will require:

  • Project management experience which demonstrates successful outcomes in the development of services and initiatives.
  • Specialist knowledge of one or more areas relevant to the Stronger Families Programme including legislation and government guidelines.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills based on a clear understanding of issues
  • facing vulnerable families.
  • Ability to manage staff resources effectively including the ability to direct staff working on specific projects.
  • IT skills to work with management information systems.

Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore it would be extremely difficult for you to do your job effectively if you did not use a car for all or most of the time. It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence and have a car available for work (exceptions can be made for disabled applicants).

Interviews likely to take place week commencing 23rd November 2020.

Jenny Sneideris is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.

Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

15 November 2020, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.