Making a lifetime of difference to children in schools
Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: 020 7923 5500 Email: [email protected]
September 2012
Dear Applicant,
Clinical Area (Hub) Manager – County Durham Hub
Thank you for your interest in the above post. Please find enclosed: Terms and Conditions of the post The job description and person specification for the post Personal Details Form for Applicants Equal Opportunities form
Please send your CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 500 words) clearly showing how you meet each selection criterion in the person specification and stating which specific role you are applying for marked for my attention no later than 9am on Monday 24th September 2012. Please note that first stage interviews have been provisionally scheduled for Thursday 4th October 2012.
You do not need to provide your date of birth on your CV or the years you went to school or any other training establishment.
Please return your application by email only to [email protected] in Microsoft Word format.
Please ensure that you have also completed and sent to us Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Forms. You can do so by returning this entire Job Pack with two forms completed electronically, you will find them at the end of this document.
If you are a current member of staff or our volunteer please note that you are required to notify your line manager and obtain a letter of recommendation supporting you in applying for this post. Please submit the letter together with your application and not separately. (applications without a letter of recommendation will not be considered as full).
Thank you for your interest in Place2Be and we look forward to receiving your completed application.
With best wishes,
Sarah Auger Interim Resourcing Officer
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Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: 020 7923 5500 Email: [email protected]
Clinical Area (Hub) Manager – County Durham Hub Terms and Conditions
Below is a general outline of the Terms and Conditions for this post. Full terms and conditions will be included with our offer of employment.
Type of Appointment
Permanent, Full-Time
Location
Role is to be based at Ribbon Murton Community Primary School, Seaham SR7 9QR.
Probationary Period
6 months’ probationary period with a formal appraisal in the sixth month.
Salary
£31,834 per annum
Hours of Work
Full time – 5 days (36 hours) per week, worked Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.30pm
Inductions
Please note that the successful candidate, as part of Place2Be induction, will be required to attend a compulsory four-day Staff Inductions programme in London during the month of January 2013.
Annual Leave
A full time equivalent allowance is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. The pro-rated allowance will be calculated once the candidate is appointed and the start date is known.
Annual leave has to be taken during school break times only. Please note that employees with more than 3 years of service are eligible to 27 days of annual leave pro rata and those with over 5 years of service are eligible to 30 days of annual leave pro rata.
Pension
Employees are eligible to join Place2Be pension scheme after three full months of service. The Place2Be contributes 3% of your salary into the scheme; employees may contribute as from 3% of
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Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: 020 7923 5500 Email: [email protected] their salary per financial year. A free session is available with our financial advisers to help plan your pension needs.
Childcare Vouchers
We run an approved childcare voucher scheme which offers income tax and National Insurance contribution savings when paying for child care.
Cycle Scheme/Season Ticket Loans
We offer interest-free loans for buying a season ticket or purchasing a bicycle to assist our staff with reducing the cost of travelling to work.
Eye Care Vouchers
We provide eye care vouchers entitling you to a free annual eye test. This scheme fulfils our legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act for staff using Display Screen Equipment. If staff require glasses because of their use of a DSE then an additional voucher pays for a basic pair of glasses.
Training and Development
Place2Be offers a central development programme for all staff and provide a range of training opportunities as part of employee’s individual personal development plan.
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 – section 8
Under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 you will be required to prove your eligibility to work within the UK. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)/ Disclosure Scotland
An offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau/Disclosure Scotland.
References
References will be taken up from your two most recent employers. Any offer for this role is conditional on both references being satisfactory.
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Job Description
Job Title: Hub Manager
Location: County Durham Hub
Introduction
The Place2Be is a school-based counselling service, dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing of children up to the age of 13, their families and the whole school community. We are currently working with 172 schools across the UK. Our direct services are available to 58,000 children coping with problems such as bereavement, family breakdown, domestic violence, trauma and bullying and by 2020 we hope to reach 90,000 children in our direct services and over 215,000 children through direct and enabled services such as training and volunteers.
We develop partnerships with clusters of schools (‘hubs’) and in addition to services for the children, we provide support for parents, carers and school staff to strengthen their communication, interaction and work with the children. Our core values are perseverance, integrity, compassion and curiosity and we have over 200 staff and currently count on the commitment of over 700 volunteer counsellors who dedicate their time to working with us. In addition to the training we provide for our own staff and volunteer counsellors, we deliver a range of training programmes to build the skills of staff in schools and children’s centres and adults in the local community. These range from one day workshops through to longer 6 – 15 week accredited programmes as well as a University-validated Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Counselling Children in Schools.
Our 10 Year Strategy is to
Deepen - to continue to grow, innovate and develop new initiatives Demonstrate – to place greater emphasis on research and evaluation Disseminate – to increase public awareness, fundraising capacity and influence on public policy
The Place2Be model is tried and tested, evidence based and without stigma. We continue to innovate and tailor services to meet the needs of individual schools and communities, based on our practical experience and informed by evidence of what works. An economic evaluation of the impact of The Place2Be’s work shows a 600% return on investment through savings due to reduced use of health and welfare services. In line with latest government legislation and guidance, schools and third sector organisations will play a key role in early identification and co- ordinated interventions for children in need.
Accountability Responsible to: Regional Manager
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Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: 020 7923 5500 Email: [email protected]
Responsible for: School and Transition Project Managers, Parent Workers, Place2Be Volunteer Counsellors and any other staff or volunteers who may be assigned to the hub.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Managing service delivery 2. Delivery of business plan targets 3. Management of staff and Place2Be Volunteer Counsellors 3. Management of performance and quality standards 4. Developing and sustaining links with local colleges 5. Working with the Hub Steering Group on funding and long term sustainability 6. Professional development of staff and Place2Be Volunteer Counsellors in the hub 7. Fostering local alliances and partnerships and representing The Place2Be 8. Monitoring activity and reporting on its effectiveness 9. Contributing to the development of The Place2Be and hub expansion
1. Managing Service Delivery
To take responsibility for effective and high quality delivery of The Place2Be services in the hub. To ensure that all work in the hub complies with the policies and quality standards of The Place2Be. To establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Head teachers and key local stakeholders. To pro-actively problem-solve and develop solutions for any issues which may arise. To ensure that all clinical work undertaken in the hub is carried out to high quality standards. To manage the Annual Hub Review, School Review and The Place2Be Risk Assessment processes. To supervise, review and develop the work of a Parent Worker in consultation with the Parenting Development Manager and The Place2Be Clinical Advisor.
2. Management of staff and volunteers in the hub
To provide direction for and supervision of the work of the School and Transition Project Managers and their teams through regular individual meetings and facilitation of team Shared Learning. To provide direction for and supervision of the work of the Parent Worker/s through regular individual meetings. To provide supervision for all the clinical work undertaken by School and Transition Project Managers and Parent Workers. To monitor all Child Protection incidents and ensure compliance with The Place2Be’s Child Protection Policy and Procedure and the L.A. policy. To work closely with the Volunteer Team to ensure successful recruitment and retention of Place2Be Volunteer Counsellors. To manage the placement of Place2Be Volunteer Counsellors in schools within the hub and ensure that they are well managed and supervised throughout the year.
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To create a team environment within the hub, fostering and promoting effective communication and co-operation at a local level and across The Place2Be. To support the management and development of an Assistant School or Transition Project Manager where necessary and appropriate. To oversee and ensure staff development in the use of the Common Assessment Framework.
3. Professional Development of staff and volunteers in the hub
To work with School and Transition Project Managers and Parent Workers in one-to-one meetings and Shared Learning to support their professional development. To carry out probationary and annual appraisals of hub staff and identify any professional development needs. To work with National Manager Scotland and other Regional Managers to develop a work plan to meet professional development needs of staff. To organise and oversee delivery of the programme of induction for Place2Be Volunteer Counsellors in the hub. To support School and Transition Project Managers in the annual appraisal of Place2Be Volunteer Counsellors To work closely with the Training Department to ensure continuous professional development for staff and Place2Be Volunteer Counsellors.
4. Fostering local alliances and representing The Place2Be
To positively promote the work of The Place2Be by representing and promoting The Place2Be at local meetings relevant to existing service delivery. To lead staff in portraying a positive image of The Place2Be. To support commissioning and other funding arrangements and actively seek funding streams for the hub. To actively promote our clinical work and placements through building alliances with local colleges and possible providers / sources of volunteers. To develop strong relationships with other local health, social care and voluntary sector agencies in order to support cross-referrals and multi-agency working. To facilitate Seeing is Believing Visits as requested. To present to schools potentially interested in joining the hub as required.
5. Monitoring activity and reporting on its effectiveness
To ensure staff in the hub produce high quality, accurate and punctual reports and records of service delivery. To contribute to the Annual Report & Clinical Audit of our work in schools and its dissemination locally. To ensure evaluation procedures and data collection relating to the work of A Place for Parents is effectively carried out. To work closely with the Research and Evaluation Team to ensure annual statistics are accessible to all hub staff and meaningful to our work and the performance of the hub.
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Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: 020 7923 5500 Email: [email protected]
6. Contributing to the development of The Place2Be
To ensure all members of the hub team focus on providing a high quality service by encouraging excellence and continuous improvement and demonstration of this. To work closely with Human Resources and participate in Place2Be Volunteer Counsellor and staff recruitment as required. To input into periodic reviews of clinical practice and development of new services and pilot programmes within The Place2Be.
Flexibility
The job description is a general outline of the job duties and responsibilities and may be amended as The Place2Be develops. The post holder may be required to undertake other additional duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
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Place2Be, 13/14 Angel Gate, 326 City Road, London EC1V 2PT Tel: 020 7923 5500 Email: [email protected]
PERSON SPECIFICATION – HUB MANAGER
The person specification outlines the main criteria for the post and shortlisting will based on the following criteria. Please ensure that your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the criteria using experience gained either in paid or voluntary work. Application (A) CRITERIA Interview (I) A substantial amount post qualification experience as a practising therapist or counsellor and manager at a senior level. Experience of working with children in need, including children in need of emotional and therapeutic support either in the health, A social care or education sector. An understanding of working with children in need, including children in need of emotional and therapeutic support. A Knowledge and experience of child protection issues. A & I Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the various therapeutic disciplines A Experience of work within a non clinical setting – Ability to analyse organisational situations and systems and the ability to work A within the school environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain relationships with agencies such as Social Services A & I and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). Demonstrable management skills and experience with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team of qualified A counsellors. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds using appropriate A language and media. Flexible team player, with an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload A
Up to date knowledge of the field of child mental health/emotional and behavioural difficulties A & I
PC Literate and self servicing A An understanding and awareness of The Place2Be’s equal opportunities policy, able to demonstrate a commitment in anti- A discriminatory practice in service delivery
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Application (A) CRITERIA Interview (I) Ability to work outside office hours and travel within the UK A & I
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Personal Details Form for Applicants
Please complete ALL sections of the form even if some information is included in your CV. Place2Be is committed to Equal Opportunities within its employment practices. The enclosed Equal Opportunities Form will be removed before shortlisting and will remain confidential to the Human Resources Department.
Post applied Hub/ for Area Where did you find out about BACP BAAT BADT this vacancy? BAPT Guardian Other Closing date Please give reference Please give details: number if known
Place2Be Have you previously applied If yes please give details: Yes for any jobs within Post Hub/ Area When No Place2Be? Have you ever worked or If yes please give details: Yes volunteered for Place2Be? Post Hub/ Area When No
Your contact details Surname Name
Address
Postcode
Home tel: Mobile tel:
Work tel: Email:
Professional Membership Registration Membership Are you Registration body Expiry date number status accredited?
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References Please give the name and contact details of two referees who can comment on your work experience, competence, personal qualities and your suitability to the post. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. Please note that we will only take up references if a conditional offer of employment is made. 1. Name Position
Address Telephone Email: Number Relationship to you
2. Name Position
Address Telephone Email: Number Relationship to you
Criminal Record Do you have connections in your personal life with any individual (relative, household member or friend) who could present a risk to children or who has been convicted of a criminal offence which would deem them unsuitable to work with children? YES/NO
Have you, as an adult, had involvement with a local authority, in relation to care proceedings or child protection proceedings in your family? YES/NO
Have you ever been arrested, cautioned for or convicted of a criminal offence or other offence which would show in a CRB enhanced disclosure? YES/NO* *Note: If YES, please give details and an explanation of the offence and sentence or penalty imposed (including suspended sentences, warnings etc) in a separate file marked ‘confidential’ including an explanation of how you have consequently demonstrated you are a suitable person to work directly with children.
As the position will involve access to children, the position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 and you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau which will show all records. Please contact us if you would like further information. Any position offered would be conditional on the receipt of an enhanced CRB which satisfies the criteria of Place2Be. A copy of the CRB Code of Practice is available on the CRB website.
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I declare that the information I have given is accurate and true and any false or misleading information given on this form may lead to my employment being withdrawn and consequent criminal proceedings.
Unsuccessful application details will be retained for monitoring purposes and for the provision of future potential opportunities and other communications. If you do not wish to receive any further information you may make a request at any time via email, for the attention of the Resourcing Officer, to [email protected]
Signed Date
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Ensuring Equality in Recruitment and Selection for Paid and Unpaid Positions
The Equal Opportunities Commission, Commission for Racial Equality and the Disability Rights Commission strongly recommend that monitoring is effectively carried out and Place2Be fully supports this.
Place2Be actively monitors the selection process to ensure that no one applying for a post within Place2Be receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, gender, disability, race, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or religious or political opinion. Equality of opportunity, fairness, acceptance of differences and the rights of individuals, including the right to work in an atmosphere free from intimidation, are important values held by Place2Be and we are committed to tackling them in all aspects of our work.
In order to enable us to regularly monitor and assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved, please complete this form and return it with your application form.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As this role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants offered employment/placement will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Criminal Records Bureau before appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions and a check of the list of those Barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for anyone on the barred list to attempt to procure employment working with children. Any disclosure revealing such an attempt will be provided to the Independent Safeguarding Authority and may result in criminal charges and/or conviction.
Completing the following form will enable us to carry out the effectiveness of our monitoring policy. The information will be separated from your application as soon as it is received. It will not be passed onto anyone involved in shortlisting or appointment to this post.
Post Applied For
Are you? Male Female
Are you? <20 21-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+ would prefer not to say
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental illness impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal, day-to-day activities.
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Do you consider yourself to have a disability which may affect your employment/placement? Yes No
If Yes, Please provide details
What adjustments would need to be made to assist you in carrying out the duties of this post, if appointed?
Would any adjustments need to be made to the interview process to assist you in your application? Yes No
If yes, please provide details:
What is your Ethnic Group? Please choose one section from (a) to (e) and then put a cross or tick in the appropriate box to indicate your cultural background (as recommended by the Commission for Racial Equality).
(a) White (d) Black or Black British British Caribbean English African Scottish Any other Black background, Welsh please state Irish Any other White background, please state
(b) Mixed (e) Chinese or Chinese British or other White and Black Caribbean ethnic group White and Black African Chinese White and Asian Any other, please state Any other Mixed background, please state
(c) Asian or Asian British Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Any other Asian background, please state
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