Service Manager – Children In Care

Service Manager – Children in Care Service
3 Month Contract (Potential Extension)
£450 per day, Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid Working (Minimum 3 Days Office Based)
South Coast
 
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly.
 
Are you an experienced Service Manager looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people? This newly created Service Manager position has been established due to increased demand within a busy Children in Care service, providing vital leadership support for children with complex needs and care journeys. Reporting into senior leadership, you will work alongside an existing Service Manager to lead Team Managers and Assistant Team Managers, driving service excellence, strengthening reunification practice and ensuring positive outcomes for children in care.
 
This is an opportunity for a passionate Service Manager to play a key role in shaping high-quality social care services, improving practice standards and leading teams through a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.

Your Role as Service Manager:

• Lead and support Team Managers and Assistant Team Managers within a busy Children in Care service
  • Drive high-quality assessments, planning and reviews that support timely decision making for children and young people
  • Champion reunification, restorative practice and positive outcomes through strong leadership and performance management
  • Build effective partnerships with multi-agency colleagues, legal services and safeguarding professionals
  • Manage budgets, service performance, quality assurance and compliance with statutory requirements

Your Previous Experience as Service Manager:

• Significant management experience within Children’s Social Care services, ideally Children in Care or safeguarding services
  • Strong understanding of statutory frameworks, legislation and safeguarding responsibilities
  • Proven ability to lead managers, improve performance and embed a culture of excellence
  • Experience of budget management, service transformation and operational leadership within a Local Authority setting
  • Social Work qualification and registration with the relevant professional body

 
As a Service Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring children receive the right support at the right time, whilst developing resilient teams that consistently deliver outstanding practice. This role offers the opportunity to influence service development, lead complex decision-making and make a genuine difference to vulnerable children and families.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be interested, please contact Sarah Williams or Angico Daley 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 experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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