About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Voice
Coram Voice is a leading national children’s charity committed to championing the rights of children and young people. Since 1975, we’ve worked to ensure that children in care, care leavers, and others who rely on state support are heard, valued, and empowered.
Our vision is a society where children and young people are treated with dignity and respect, free from inequality and discrimination. We strive to ensure their voices are at the heart of decisions that impact their lives.
About the role
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join Coram Voice as our new Children’s Rights Manager in the West Midland. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team of advocates and to deliver direct, ongoing advocacy and independent visitor services to children and young people across a range of settings.
Leadership and team management:
• Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of advocates to ensure high-quality service delivery that aligns with the relevant standards and codes of practice.
• Support the development and implementation of training programs to ensure the team remains knowledgeable about children’s rights, relevant legislation, and best practice standards.
• Supervise, develop, and manage team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and ensure staff compliance with organisational policies and standards.
Direct advocacy and service delivery and development
• Provide direct advocacy support to children and young people as needed, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are championed across all settings, including secure children’s homes.
• Oversee the delivery of commissioned services, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and organisational goals.
• Develop and implement innovative service approaches to address the changing needs of children and young people.
Purpose of the role:
Main duties and responsibilities:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Children’s Rights Manager to oversee and enhance our advocacy across Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton (Black Country). You will champion children’s rights, ensuring that our service meet national standards and deliver the best outcomes for children in care or facing challenges.
Interview Date: Week commencing 15th June
For an informal discussion about the role: please contact Annmarie Ahtuam, Service Manager, on 07849 300 299 or Annmarie.Ahtuam@coramvoice.org.uk.
We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services.
If you are committed to empowering young people and have experience in advocacy, safeguarding, and service management, we want to hear from you!
To apply and to see the full description please visit the Coram's Careers page in the link below.
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