Interim Service Manager - Front Door, MASH & EDT (Hybrid)

Pharmacyupdate; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Dudley is seeking an Interim Service Manager to lead the Front Door, MASH and EDT teams in Dudley. The role is hybrid and spans a six-month tenure, focusing on timely decisions for children referred to Children's Services and ensuring high-quality social work practice.

You will manage staff performance, engage partners, and report to senior stakeholders, requiring proven leadership in front-door services and SWE registration.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification.
• Professional registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Significant experience leading and managing front door services including MASH and EDT.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound leadership, direction, priority and pace for all children's staff for the delivery of high quality social work practice.
• Support a performance culture that delivers results through rigorous challenge and continuous improvement.
• Maintain systems for monitoring, reviewing, auditing and evaluating staff through supervision and performance reviews.
• Promote cross-organisational service working with other agencies and partners.
• Support Heads of Service to produce reports and presentations for elected members and committees.
• Contribute to development of strategies and procedures relating to the profession and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Connect2Dudley is seeking an Interim Service Manager to lead the Front Door, MASH and EDT teams in Dudley. The role is hybrid and spans a six-month tenure, focusing on timely decisions for children referred to Children's Services and ensuring high-quality social work practice.

You will manage staff performance, engage partners, and report to senior stakeholders, requiring proven leadership in front-door services and SWE registration.