Children’s Services: Assistant Service Manager (Impact & Care)

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland seeks an Assistant Service Manager for the Children Services team. The role involves leading a team to support children's foster placements and ensure quality care. Applicants should have a degree in Social Work and experience in family placements. The position requires commitment to children's wellbeing and the Promise initiative. Additional responsibilities include overseeing meetings and service quality. This is a permanent position based in Glasgow, with an on-call component.

Qualifications

• Experience in family placement work preferred.
• Knowledge of Continuing Care legislation desirable.
• Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a trauma-informed approach to child wellbeing.
• Chair meetings and reviews related to foster care.
• Contribute to service developments and quality assurance audits.

Skills

Experience in supporting children and young people

Team leadership

Knowledge of fostering and adoption processes

Education

Degree/Diploma in Social Work CQSW, CSS or equivalent

Job description

A local authority in Scotland seeks an Assistant Service Manager for the Children Services team. The role involves leading a team to support children's foster placements and ensure quality care. Applicants should have a degree in Social Work and experience in family placements. The position requires commitment to children's wellbeing and the Promise initiative. Additional responsibilities include overseeing meetings and service quality. This is a permanent position based in Glasgow, with an on-call component.