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Job Title: Service Manager - Co-ordinated Help and Risk Intervention Service (CHRIS)
Location: Suffolk
Pay Rate:£41.86 - £50.07 per hour
About the Service
The Co-ordinated Help and Risk Intervention Service (CHRIS) provides short-term, intensive support to children and young people (under 18) experiencing severe emotional distress, self-harm risk, or suicidal ideation. The service aims to prevent escalation to crisis and hospitalization by delivering focused interventions and working collaboratively with families and professionals.
Purpose of the Role
The Service Manager will lead and oversee the CHRIS team, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based interventions are delivered to reduce risk and improve outcomes for vulnerable young people. This role involves operational management, safeguarding oversight, and partnership working across health, social care, and education sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Provide line management, supervision, and professional development for CHRIS staff.
Ensure effective team performance and adherence to service standards.
Service Delivery
Oversee the delivery of both Direct and Consultation pathways.
Ensure interventions are timely, appropriate, and outcome-focused.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
Maintain robust safeguarding practices and risk assessment processes.
Lead on complex case discussions and decision-making.
Operational Oversight
Manage staffing, rotas, and resource allocation.
Monitor service performance and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Represent CHRIS at multi-agency meetings and forums.
Build strong relationships with health, education, and social care partners.
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Prepare reports and contribute to strategic planning.Essential Skills & Experience
Proven leadership experience in mental health, social care, or crisis intervention.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and multi-agency working.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in service development and quality assurance.If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from youDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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