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Short breaks Operation Lead

Employer
Camden London Borough Council
Location
Camden, London (Greater)
Salary
£41,952
Closing date
5 Jan 2022

Job Details

About Us

Short breaks form one element of the support offered by Camden Council to children and young people with disabilities and their families.

They provide opportunities for children and young people with disabilities to spend time away from their primary carer, taking part in positive activities, while also providing much-needed breaks for the parent/carer.

The Role

Short breaks form one element of the support offered by Camden Council to children and young people with disabilities and their families.

They provide opportunities for children and young people with disabilities to spend time away from their primary carer, taking part in positive activities, while also providing much-needed breaks for the parent/carer.

Responsible for coordinating/ facilitating and supporting the operational implementation of short breaks services for children and young people with disabilities (0-18) in Camden, ensuring services are suitable to their needs and ensuring the participation of children and young people in services they value.

Work closely with Social Workers and other social care colleagues within the Children and Young People with Disabilities Service 0-25 to meet the needs of children and young people with disabilities through coordinating and facilitating short breaks provision to meet their wishes and needs.

Responsible, with Commissioning, for sourcing, researching, and helping to establish initial short-break services for young people with disabilities (0-18), so that such services can be commissioned for young people.

To respond to short breaks enquiries from families, disabled young people, those who work with them and other providers of information.

To coordinate the MOSAIC Short Breaks Panel and to be part of the Short Breaks Panel as a panel member when not involved in the administration of it, to monitor and co-ordinate the provision of short breaks services for disabled children and young people.

The role will involve positively working as part of an integrated member of the Children and Young People Disability Service 0 – 25, providing both practical support, assistance and guidance to Social Workers when setting up short breaks care packages for children

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.

About You

You will require a degree or equivalent which demonstrates academic and literacy ability to undertake the specific tasks of this role.

You will have excellent Knowledge of Excel and IT systems

At least one-year experience of organising, coordinating and developing services in the public sector for children and young people.

You will have a minimum of two years’ experience of direct work with children and young people is essential.

For this role you will have experience of work or interaction with children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and their families and an understanding of their needs and challenges.

You will have at least two years’ experience in coordinating short breaks for families and working with children and young people, providers, families and social care and other professionals, or in a similar work environment (e.g. residential care, respite provision etc.).

Working for Camden

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

Company

Camden: A diverse and vibrant borough
 
What makes us different?

Camden London Borough Council offers the opportunity to create a place for everyone. The council is committed to excellence and aims to recruit vibrant and talented people to develop and cultivate highly competent work teams. 
 
Camden Council promotes culture, innovation and excellence by celebrating awards such as the Camden Business Awards, Community Support Awards and Camden Design Awards. 

Great values

Based in the heart of the capital, Camden has much to offer its dedicated staff. The council is committed to excellence, and dedicated to safeguard and support the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Camden aims to work hand to hand with the communities it serves to find new and better ways to increase quality of life.
 
Why work for Camden?

  • Camden is committed to providing high quality services
  • Competent and skilled work teams.
  • A trusting, supportive working environment
  • Strong focus on innovation
  • Competitive salary.
  • Free season ticket / travelcard loan scheme. 

Would you like to work in an innovative, multicultural, vibrant and transforming environment?

Camden may offer the opportunity you are looking for.

Company info
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Telephone
020 7974 4444
Location
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United Kingdom

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