Job Vacancy - NYAS Service Manager - Cardiff & Vale
Service Manager
Location: Cardiff & Vale
Salary: £31,029 - £35,066 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Friday 11 June 2021
NYAS is the leading provider of advocacy and associated service across the UK. NYAS shares the opinion that every child or young person experiencing care should have the same chance to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives as their peers.
If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for a Service Manager who will be responsible for the commissioned Advocacy and Independent Visiting services for local authorities in Cardiff & Vale, as well as some independent services to other providers.
As a Service Manager you will have responsible for the delivery and development of services which includes the management and support of staff delivering these services, working to ensure that all services are delivered to a high standard and are within budget.
You will liaise with the relevant local authorities and agencies to maintain effective working relationships and will work with Operations Managers and the Business Development team to take forward tender submission.
You will also be expected to support new services in the surrounding areas.
To meet the requirements of the role you must live within the geographical area.
For more information and to apply please click on the following link: https://nyas.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2215143?cid=1837&t=Service-Manager-
In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:
Substantial proven practice experience in delivering direct work to children, young people and vulnerable adults in a social care setting.
Considerable experience of the supervision of staff/volunteers.
A professional qualification in a relevant field.
An ability to communicate effectively and to a high standard both orally and in writing to a wide range of people.
In return for joining NYAS you will receive the following benefits:
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (pro rata)
Company sick pay
Health care plan
Salary sacrifice pension contributions
Learning and development opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.
NYAS is an equal opportunities employer
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.