Service Manager – Child Residential

Service Manager – Children’s Residential Services  
6-month interim contract
North West Local Authority
£500 p/d (inside IR35)
Hybrid working – 2-3 days per week on site (flexibility required depending on needs of the service)  
 
CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place week commencing 7th April 2025.
 
Baltimore Consulting are partnered with a Council in the North who a looking for a dedicated Service Manager to lead Children’s Disability Services, including CCHDT and Residential Respite. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care, ensuring positive outcomes, and maintaining compliance with policies and regulations. You will provide strong leadership, manage resources effectively, and champion safeguarding and child-focused decision-making.
 
Your role as Service Manager – Residential:

• Lead and manage multi-agency teams, ensuring effective assessment, planning, and interventions.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations and champion child protection policies.
• Provide direct line management and professional supervision to frontline managers.
• Promote participation and ensure the voice of the child is central to service delivery.
• Build and sustain partnerships with statutory services and voluntary/community sectors.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of staff, ensuring safe recruitment practices.
• Effectively manage budgets, resources, and financial planning within the service area.
• Monitor performance, address areas for improvement, and ensure continuous service development.
• Investigate and respond to staff conduct, complaints, and capability issues as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act regulations.

 
Your previous experience as a Service Manager – Residential:

• Proven experience managing multi-agency teams within statutory children’s services.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in service improvement.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Expertise in safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Ability to analyse data, monitor performance, and implement service improvements.
• Experience in managing change and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across agencies and sectors.
• Professional qualification such as DIPSW, CQSW, or equivalent.
• Desirable: Additional management training or qualifications, such as DMS or NVQ5 in Management.

 
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Lucy Connick 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
 

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