Service Manager (Independent Review, Child Protection and LADO Service)
Vacancy Ref: 66900
A position has arisen for a Children’s Service Manager within a prestigious local authority in the South West.
Location: South West – Hybrid
Duration: 6 months initially
Rate: £450 per day Umbrella
IR35 Status: Inside
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide high level strategic leadership across the Independent Reviewing, Child Protection and LADO services work plan
- Contribute to and support the Devon’s Vision including the implementation of our strategic Improvement Plan for Children’s Services; the Children and Young People’s plan and specific improvement initiatives related to the service
- Committed and champion equality and diversity and ensure all staff understand and promote Devon’s Equality and Diversity policy in the course of their work
- Be an active member of the management team, to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to achieve Devon’s service plans and priorities
- Lead and manage the County Wide services to deliver a safe, high quality, cost effective and timely service to our children, young people, families and the workforce
- Champion our priorities and ambitions to improve the lives of children, young people and families
Essential Experience:
- Recognised Social Work Qualification & Registration with Social Work England/or other relevant qualification at degree level
- Significant experience as a manager in a statutory social work setting that includes managing high-risk cases and care planning.
- Extensive experience of leading and managing high quality services to vulnerable children and families with particular emphasis on the service specific area of the role applied for
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to the requirements of the job
This position is an excellent opportunity to make a positive change within a local authority while furthering your own management skills and knowledge of child services.
For further information, please contact Olli Attwood on 0117 930 8760 and email your updated CV to OAttwood@venngroup.com
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