Service Manager - Children with Disabilities Service

Northamptonshire Children's Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Service Manager for the Disabled Children Service. This role involves overseeing a statutory service for vulnerable children, ensuring quality support, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a relevant social work qualification.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local government Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively across organizations.
• Strong multi-agency leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the service team.
• Deliver high-quality support to children with SEND.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BA in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

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About the role

Are you an experienced leader and manager, able to inspire others to drive sustainable improvements in the lives of children, young people, and families?

We have a fantastic career opportunity for a Service Manager to join the Disabled Children Service at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.

You will oversee a statutory service focused on the most vulnerable children and young people in Northamptonshire, ensuring they have opportunities to reach their full potential, enjoy quality of life, and are safeguarded from harm.

Your responsibilities include leading and motivating the service team, delivering high-quality support to children with SEND and their families, and ensuring all children are well supported to maximize their life chances and feel prepared for adulthood.

You should have strong multi-agency leadership skills, experience working collaboratively across organizations, and a commitment to partnership working with children, young people, parents, and carers, emphasizing co-production in service planning and delivery.

About you

• You will have a BA in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or another recognized social work qualification by Social Work England.
• You are capable of inspiring colleagues and stakeholders to engage with long-term aims and vision.
• You can embed an inclusive culture that fosters positive and supportive teams.
• You communicate with conviction and clarity, even in challenging negotiations.
• You share your expertise through coaching and mentoring to support team success.
• You use quality assurance tools to ensure high-quality, efficient service delivery.
• You can translate priorities into clear, outcome-focused objectives and develop team and service plans accordingly.

Our benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce, promoting innovation and creativity, and keeping children, young people, and families at the heart of our work.

Our benefits include:

• 2-day Induction Programme
• 2 days of Signs of Safety training (for social care colleagues)
• Extensive learning, development, and career opportunities
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive, and inclusive management team empowering professional decision-making
• Local government Pension Scheme
• Heavily subsidized town centre parking scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), plus an additional 5 days after 5 years of service
• Option to purchase up to 25 additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly supervision sessions
• SWE registration paid annually (for social care colleagues)

About us

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver children’s services to North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operates independently, allowing for innovative and agile service delivery. We foster a culture of high professional standards and continuous evolution, delivering at the forefront of innovation.

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