Role: Service Manager Salary: Up to £71,485, £10k annual supplement payment, £3000 on call allowanceBenefits:??Excellent local government pension scheme??Relocation allowance of up to £8,000??Generous annual leave entitlement ??Large range of staff discounts??Flexible/Hybrid workingResponsibilities??Provide strategic leadership, vision and direction to the service areas within Provider Services, taking a lead role on the development of relevant strategies, policies, procedures, programmes and projects.??Maintain a strategic oversight of the Council’s ambitious new sufficiency plan, nurturing strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure greater stability for their children in care.??To contribute to the operational management and strategic development of the wider service as a member of the Children’s Services Management Team.??To assist and deputise for the Assistant Director of Children’s Services and provide cover for other Heads of Service, as appropriate.Essential criteria??Degree in Social Work??NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification ??Extensive management experience including the management of change ??Experience in successfully planning for, and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process.??Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, young people and their families.??Extensive project management experience.??Registered with Social Work EnglandLocation: Southeast You must be a UK resident and have a Social Work Diploma/Degree to qualify for these rolesContact me via , or call on to express your interest and discuss opportunities in your area. If what you are looking for isn't this, then please contact me to find out what roles are available.
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Rapier
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 3 days
Maidstone, Kent ME17 2BE, England
£10 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Role: Service Manager
- Salary: Up to £71,485, £10k annual supplement payment, £3000 on call allowance
- Benefits:
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Large range of staff discounts
- Flexible/Hybrid working
- Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership, vision and direction to the service areas within Provider Services
- Maintain a strategic oversight of the Council’s ambitious new sufficiency plan
- Contribute to the operational management and strategic development of the wider service
- Assist and deputise for the Assistant Director of Children’s Services
- Essential criteria:
- Degree in Social Work
- NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification
- Extensive management experience including the management of change
- Experience in successfully planning for, and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process
- Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, young people and their families
- Location: Southeast
