Service Manager, Care Planning – Relational Practice Lead (Locum)

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Service Manager – Care Planning Service in Darlington. This full-time role involves managing Assessment and Safeguarding teams focused on vulnerable children and collaborating closely with other management roles. Candidates should hold a degree in social work, have recent managerial experience, and possess frontline service management experience. With attractive perks and a supportive team environment, this position offers both professional and personal growth opportunities in a charming market town.

Benefits

Flexibility of locum work

Exposure to diverse responsibilities

Supportive team environment

Impacting children and families

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Recent managerial experience in social services leadership roles.
• Significant frontline experience in Adults’ or Children’s Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Assessment and Safeguarding teams.
• Guide the Children with Disabilities team.
• Collaborate on best practices with another Service Manager.
• Implement Darlington's relational practice model in operations.
• Mentor and develop teams for a resilient work culture.

Skills

Leadership

Management of Assessment and Safeguarding teams

Mentorship

Understanding relational practice model

Education

Degree in social work

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Service Manager – Care Planning Service in Darlington. This full-time role involves managing Assessment and Safeguarding teams focused on vulnerable children and collaborating closely with other management roles. Candidates should hold a degree in social work, have recent managerial experience, and possess frontline service management experience. With attractive perks and a supportive team environment, this position offers both professional and personal growth opportunities in a charming market town.