Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Service Manager to fill a full-time role based in the South West of England. You will be responsible for the following services: Fostering, Adoption, Looked After Children and Transition to Independence Team for Care Leavers.
The pay rate for this locum Service Manager job is to be confirmed with the client and is an initial 3-month contract.
Job Purpose - Service Manager:
- This role reports directly the Head of Integrated Children's Services (currently being covered by an interim, but a new permanent post holder joins them in early Feb 2020).
- As the manager of Corporate Parenting (Transition to Independence, Looked After Children, Fostering and Adoption) service, the post holder will provide strategic direction for their area of social care services.
- The post holder will, through the managers who directly report to them, ensure that vulnerable children are protected from significant harm, and that the council works with children where there is risk of family breakdown, as well as working with children in care to enable the best possible outcome for the child.
- The role involves promoting collaborative partnership arrangements and reporting within the political framework. There is also a requirement to report to relevant partnership boards and chair relevant decision-making panels relating to children and young people with complex needs.
Requirements:
- Service Manager experience within a local authority.
- Extensive experience within children's services.
Contact:
This Service Manager job is advertised by Billy Holland; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
