Service Manager – Children with Disabilities
3-6 Month Interim Contract | ASAP Start
Competitive Day Rate
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid Working (typically 2 days onsite)

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received.

Are you an experienced Service Manager – Children with Disabilities looking for an opportunity where you can make a real impact from day one? Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of a broad and high-profile portfolio covering Children with Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Family Help and Safeguarding services. This is an excellent opportunity for a Service Manager – Children with Disabilities who is looking to broaden their strategic leadership experience whilst driving service improvement across multiple areas.

You will join a well-established service with experienced management teams in place, allowing you to focus on strengthening Children with Disabilities provision, transition planning and support for children with neurodiverse needs. If you’re a Service Manager – Children with Disabilities who enjoys leading change, influencing strategy and delivering outcomes for children and families, this could be the ideal next assignment.

Your Role as Service Manager – Children with Disabilities:
• Lead and oversee Children with Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Family Help and Safeguarding services
• Drive improvements in transition planning and pathways into adulthood
• Provide strategic leadership for services supporting children with neurodiverse needs
• Lead operational performance, service development and quality improvement activity
• Work closely with senior leaders and experienced managers to deliver positive outcomes for children and families

Your Previous Experience as a Service Manager – Children with Disabilities:
• Significant leadership experience within Children with Disabilities Services
• Strong understanding of transition services and preparation for adulthood pathways
• Experience overseeing Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need or long-term social work services
• Ability to provide both strategic leadership and effective operational management
• Proven track record of delivering results within a Local Authority setting

This Service Manager – Children with Disabilities opportunity offers the chance to step into a diverse portfolio, influence strategic direction and contribute to service improvement at a critical time.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact the Baltimore Consulting team on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process.
Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate.
Submission of an application, expression of interest or right to represent does not guarantee submission to a client, interview, placement, or engagement. Recruitment decisions ultimately remain subject to client requirements, availability, suitability, and selection processes.
Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review. 

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Will Smith

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Children's Services