Healthy Child Service Manager

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we're driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That's why, when you join us as a Healthy Child Service Manager, you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities
As a service manager within the Community Health division, you will:
- be at the forefront of managing change, leading high quality and effective ways of working
- be responsible for the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme and part of a senior management team working to achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families living in Suffolk., Community health is led by an Assistant Director and Head of Service for Children and Young People and 8 service managers.
- The 0-19 service includes two Healthy Child Service Managers, one clinical governance and audit manager, one service manager for safeguarding and one service manager for Family Nurse Partnership.
- The Healthy Child Service Managers strategically lead and directly manage the delivery of a universal, high quality community health prevention and early intervention services including: Health Visiting, School Nursing, Family Hubs and our Healthy Living Service.
- This post will also line manage our enuresis service and children's community learning disability nursing team.
- We are a passionate dynamic team of senior managers who strive towards providing a 0-19 service that excels in providing high quality care for all of our children, young people and families in Suffolk.

Empowering Everyone
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report., Step 3 - Write a supporting statement answering the following questions below (maximum 300 words per answer). You should use the Supporting Statement template(other formats may not be accepted). Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
- Question 1 - Please describe a significant change initiative you led within a healthcare setting. What was the change, how did you implement it, and what challenges did you face? Include specific examples of how you motivated your team through the transition and measured the success of the change.
- Question 2 - Tell us about a time when you successfully developed and maintained partnerships across multiple agencies to improve outcomes for children and families. What was your approach to building these relationships, and what specific results were achieved?
- Question 3 - Describe a situation where you identified and managed a complex safeguarding concern. What steps did you take to assess and manage the risk, and how did you ensure appropriate multi-agency involvement?
- Question 4 - Tell us about a time when you identified and addressed performance issues within a service area. What data did you use to identify the issues, what actions did you take, and what were the outcomes?
- Question 5 - Please provide an example of how you've managed resources and budgets effectively to deliver service improvements. What challenges did you face and how did you ensure value for money?
- Question 6 - Describe how you've developed a high-performing team in a previous role. What approaches did you use to support professional development, and how did you manage performance issues?
- Question 7 - Give us an example of how you've ensured service user involvement in service development or delivery. What methods did you use to gather feedback, and how did you implement changes based on this input?
- Question 8 - Tell us about a complex problem you've solved in your current or previous role. What was your approach to analysing the situation, what solutions did you implement, and what were the results?
Step 4 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application and upload your supporting statement on the final page (without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed).

A current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with no restrictions on practice.
- Educational attainment at post graduate level or relevant experience in professional field of work.
- Evidence of continuing professional development .
- Management qualification (desirable).
- Demonstration of personal values that align to our corporate WE ASPIRE values.
- Passion about making a positive difference to families in Suffolk.
- Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!