Job Title: Service Manager
Location: Rochdale
Teams: Family Support & Protection Service
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: On going
Hours: 37
Rate: £53
Office Use: 0008 F61A / 1
The Family Support and Protection Service is currently looking for an experienced Service Manager in Child Protection and Care Proceedings work. As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of family support and protection service in accordance with Council policies, procedures, and national service standards.
What will you be doing as a Service Manager
You will assist the Head of Service, with the development and delivery of the family Support and Protection service and contribute to all service and development planning.
You will lead on a number of thematic areas within the service area providing specialist knowledge and skills within CIN, Child Protection and care proceedings work.
You will work alongside the current service manager to deliver operational support to the teams you are responsible for including quality assuring the teams.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Service in accordance with Council policies, procedures, and national service standards.
You will deputise for the Head of Service and represent the service at external meetings as and when required.
You will attend meetings of the Family Support and Protection Service Management Boards where appropriate, the Local safeguarding board and present on areas of work as and when required.
Essential requirements of this role:
A degree level and/ or professional qualification in a relevant discipline Social Work, Education and evidence of continuing professional development
At least 4 years post qualification experience of working within a Child protection and Court setting.
At least 2 years post qualification management experience within a Child Protection and Court setting
Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:
- DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
- Social Work England registration
- Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
- Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
- Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
- Possess knowledge of service needs.
- Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
- Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
- Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises
Why Ashberry?
- Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
- Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
- Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
- £250 Referral bonus
If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!