Children's Services Manager: Lead & Improve Outcomes

Barnardo's; Bradford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's in Bradford is seeking a Children's Services Manager to lead a portfolio of commissioned services for children, young people and families. You will provide strategic vision, strong leadership and expert safeguarding to improve outcomes and drive service improvements.

The role requires building partnerships with commissioners and stakeholders, managing budgets, monitoring performance and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with children, young people and families.
• Experience leading and managing services and staff teams.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience working collaboratively with commissioners, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• The ability to monitor performance, analyse data and produce high-quality management reports.
• Experience of budget management and financial oversight.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and management across multiple services.
• Lead, support and develop staff teams to deliver high-quality services and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure all safeguarding responsibilities are met and embedded throughout service delivery.
• Manage performance, quality assurance and service improvement activities.
• Oversee budgets and financial performance, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, partners and key stakeholders.

Job description

Barnardo's in Bradford is seeking a Children's Services Manager to lead a portfolio of commissioned services for children, young people and families. You will provide strategic vision, strong leadership and expert safeguarding to improve outcomes and drive service improvements.

The role requires building partnerships with commissioners and stakeholders, managing budgets, monitoring performance and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions.