Job Description

Application closing date
14/07/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
SCP 44-47, 53,862 - 57,068 per annum, pro rata, (Actual salary 26,931 - 28,534 per annum)
Package
18.5 hours per week, Fixed Term for 12 months.
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref: CC376

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to manage our Calderdale Therapeutic Service (CTS) on a part-time, fixed-term basis.
CTS provides high-quality therapeutic support to children and young people open to childrens social care, including children in care and care leavers alongside support to the wider network.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team made up of 2 Practice Managers, 2 Advanced Practitioner, Keyworkers, and a part-time psychologist. The service offers a trauma-informed, systemic model of support, helping children and young people recover from adversity and build safe, nurturing relationships.

About the role:

As Team Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operational leadership of the service, working closely with internal and external partners to ensure positive outcomes. You will provide supervision, support reflective practice, and contribute to service planning and development.

About you:

You will be a qualified social worker or practitioner from a relevant therapeutic background, registered with the appropriate professional body. You will have a sound understanding of trauma-informed practice, experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams, and a commitment to improving emotional wellbeing and stability for children and young people.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and influence therapeutic support in Calderdale, working alongside passionate and skilled colleagues.

Informal Enquiries:

For further information or an informal conversation, please contact: Ben Ottaway - Service Manager Permanence and Sufficiency Email: benjamin.ottaway@calderdale.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Monday 14th July 2025

Interview Date: TBC

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.