Senior Service Manager – Care Leaver Service

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 61,443 - 68,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Enhanced Payment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

A local authority in Stevenage is seeking a Service Manager for the Care Leaver Service. The successful candidate will lead and develop teams to provide high-quality support to care leavers, ensuring their wellbeing and successful transition into adulthood. You must possess qualifications as a registered Social Worker and have substantial experience in children's services. This permanent role offers a starting salary of £61,443, with the potential to progress to £68,775, alongside a market-enhanced payment. Hybrid work arrangements may be available.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualifying experience in frontline statutory services.
• Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities related to Children's services.
• Ability to build, motivate, supervise, and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Care Leaver Team, ensuring high-quality support for young people.
• Develop and monitor service performance against statutory obligations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for service improvement.

Skills

Leadership and development of children's services

Effective communication skills

Strategic thinking

Advocacy skills

Partnership working

Performance management

Education

Qualified & registered Social Worker

Job description

A local authority in Stevenage is seeking a Service Manager for the Care Leaver Service. The successful candidate will lead and develop teams to provide high-quality support to care leavers, ensuring their wellbeing and successful transition into adulthood. You must possess qualifications as a registered Social Worker and have substantial experience in children's services. This permanent role offers a starting salary of £61,443, with the potential to progress to £68,775, alongside a market-enhanced payment. Hybrid work arrangements may be available.