Better Homes Manager

• Lead Better Homes Panels ensuring robust decision-making and statutory compliance
• Chair Valuing Care Core Group
• Monitor performance against targets using data analysis to inform improvements
• Track and follow up panel actions and financial impact of interventions
• Oversight of tracking and following up of actions via liaison with colleagues across service areas.
• Holding regular reviews of panels to refine approach.
• Provide training to Social Workers and other professionals in using the V Care Tool
• Lead and support super users and champions of the VCare tool
• Producing high quality and strength-based pen portraits from VCARE profiles.
• Monitoring the impact of the work on improving the outcomes and life chances of children and young people.
• Prepare reports and contribute to performance monitoring for panels and boards

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.