Service Manager - Children Services

We are currently looking for a Service Manager - Children Services. You will be working in Sandwell for the council.

Monday - Friday

Shift Times

Temp Contract

Day rates up to £420 per day

Job Purpose

Sandwell are looking for a new Service Manager to oversee six new teams. This will be for a 6 month period. At Sandwell Children’s Trust we are committed to delivering positive changes to the children and families of Sandwell. As we move forward on our continual journey of improvement, there couldn’t be a better time to join us. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Children’s Service Manager to join our Organisation and to be committed to delivering positive changes to the children and families of Sandwell. We are looking for exceptional candidates who are passionate, committed and dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people. 

Main Duties

• Significant experience in children’s social care
• An inspirational leader with excellent management skills and the ability to encourage team working
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage with children, their families and relevant stakeholders
• Ability to write reports for a range of audiences and be able to verbally present these with confidence
• Good understanding of performance management and a commitment to providing a high quality service to children, their families and carer
• A strong understanding of financial and resource management As a Service Manager you will:
• Provide supervision to Team Managers in the service
• Monitor performance and implementation of the practice framework to promote the highest levels of practice in the service
• Be part of the management structure for the Care Management Service
• Be responsible for facilitating multi-agency worker to ensure that children and young people are supported and safeguarded
• Provide supervision to Team Managers in the service
• Monitor performance and implementation of the practice framework to promote the highest levels of practice in the service.
• Ensure that assessments, statements and the formulation of plans placed before the court are robust, holistic and child centred • Be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, a head for complexity, and know how to improve services

4Recruitment Services is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and HealthCare Professionals. We offer:

• An excellent referral scheme of £250 for each successfully placed referral
• HCPC certified complimentary training
• 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other Social Work vacancies in your area please contact Liam Murphy on liamm@4recruitmentservices.com