Service Manager Children with Disabilities

Service Care Solutions Ltd; St Just; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Service Manager for Children with Disabilities to oversee operations and improve service delivery. The role involves managing staff, ensuring high standards of practice, and collaborating with key stakeholders. This interim position offers a hybrid work model and competitive daily rates.

Benefits

Access to systemic training

Reflection spaces and meeting rooms

Subsidised on-site parking

Supportive and innovative working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a Team Manager or above.
• Significant experience in children and families’ services.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Children with Disabilities Service.
• Supervise and support staff to ensure effective service provision.

Skills

Management Experience

Statutory Assessment

Safeguarding

Job description

Role Title: Service Manager – Children with Disabilities (CwD)
Rate: £450 per day or 357.60 PAYE (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Interim – 3 months (with potential for extension)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (on-site and remote)

Location: Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3AR
Local Authority: London Borough of Havering
Please note: Registered social workers will not be considered for this post.

Key Focus The Service Manager will:

• Manage, lead, and oversee the daily operations of the Children with Disabilities (CwD) Service, ensuring high standards of practice in line with statutory guidance and best practice.
• Work closely with the Strategic Head of Service for Early Help, CwD, and Family Support to continuously improve service delivery, driven by performance, risk, and demand.

Key Deliverables

• Supervise and support staff to ensure effective service provision to children, young people, and families.
• Oversee accurate and timely case recording across all relevant systems.
• Lead on recruitment, training, assessment, and support of carers.
• Collaborate with the Head of Service to plan and develop services, identifying needs and challenges proactively.
• Manage team budgets effectively, ensuring services are financially sustainable.
• Produce timely reports and represent the service in key internal and external meetings/forums.

Working Model

• Hybrid: Flexible working with presence required at our Town Hall campus and local hubs.
• Face-to-Face Priority: All meetings with children and families are conducted in person to ensure quality engagement.

Candidate Requirements

1. Management Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a Team Manager or above.
2. Practice Background: Significant experience in children and families’ services, including statutory assessment and safeguarding.
3. Registration: Not applicable – social workers will not be considered for this post.

Why Join Havering?

• Access to systemic training and bespoke professional development
• Reflection spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and quiet zones for deep work
• Subsidised on-site parking for council staff
• A supportive, collaborative, and innovative working environment

Work Location Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3AR

• 18 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station
• Accessible via M25, A12, A406, and A127
• Excellent public transport links

HOW TO APPLY:Send your CV and availability to [e-mail]
Or call 01772 208964
Start dates available immediately or upon notice period.