Wraparound Care Programme Manager

1 week ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom North Northamptonshire Council Full time
About the role

The National Wrap Around Care Programme

The government aims to ensure that by 2026, all parents and carers of primary school-aged children can access term time childcare in their local area from 8am-6pm, enabling parents to enter the workforce and boost labor market participation.

To achieve this goal, the government will provide up to £289 million of start-up funding over two academic years to assist local authorities and providers in England in expanding childcare provision for primary school-aged children.

You will have the exciting task of defining, developing, and delivering the DfE's Wraparound Care Programme in North Northamptonshire. This entails collaborating with various teams within the local authority, schools, families, and childcare providers to evaluate supply and demand, and enhance accessible wraparound childcare services for children and families, including those with SEND.

What will you be doing?

Programme Manager - Implementing the DfE's new Wraparound Care Programme from design to delivery.

Strategy - Grasping and translating the DfE's vision for Wraparound Care provision in North Northamptonshire.

Stakeholder Management - Establishing effective relationships with stakeholders and partners within and outside the local authority.

Risk & Issue Management – Managing and monitoring project risks, ensuring they are costed and mitigated within budget constraints.

Finance – Overseeing the program budget to maximize value for money.

Procurement & Leadership - Identifying and awarding contracts for Wraparound Care provision.

Principal Responsibilities
  • Coordinate wraparound provision as instructed by the Programme Lead
  • Formulate and execute a commissioning strategy for wraparound childcare provision in partnership with stakeholders and providers
  • Consult with parents/carers and providers to determine demand for wraparound childcare
  • Offer business planning and marketing guidance to new and existing early years childcare providers and schools to promote sustainable childcare for children from reception to year six
  • Inspire and motivate educational leaders, managers, and practitioners in the childcare sector
  • Collaborate with the finance officer and providers on funding applications to enhance the quality and sustainability of childcare provision
Safeguarding
  • North Northamptonshire Council is dedicated to safeguarding and enhancing the welfare of children and young people, expecting all employees to share this commitment. Prospective employees will undergo checks in line with this commitment.
About you

The ideal candidate should be adaptable and flexible to accommodate changes in project strategy, regulations, or outcomes during project delivery.

You should hold a degree or equivalent experience, a relevant project management qualification, and experience in complex project management.

Our benefits

We provide:

  • a competitive salary
  • a pension scheme with employer contributions
  • opportunities for skill development in a large unitary council
  • generous leave entitlement and flexible working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
About us

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021, and one of the largest in the country. Our vision is to create 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life' in North Northants.

Our priorities include:

  • promoting active and fulfilling lives
  • offering quality education and opportunities for young people
  • fostering a thriving and sustainable economy
  • leading in green and sustainable initiatives
  • empowering communities to shape their lives
  • providing modern public services

Our core values, chosen by our staff, are: Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive, and Trustworthy.

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