Service Manager – Practice Development – Kirklees Council

Huddersfield

Hybrid

GBP 56,000 - 58,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a Service Manager for Practice Development in Adult Social Care, based in Huddersfield and surrounding areas. This permanent, full-time role requires a Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England) with extensive managerial experience in adult social care to lead development and service improvement initiatives.

The post offers a salary of £56,293–£58,358 per year and requires shortlisting on 22 Sep; interviews on 25 Sep 2026; closes 21 September 2026, 11:55pm.

Qualifications

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Significant management experience in adult social care.

Responsibilities

Lead Practice Development in Adult Social Care for Kirklees Council.
Oversee service delivery across Huddersfield and surrounding areas.
Drive continuous improvements and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Adult social care

Education

Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England)

Job description

Service Manager – Practice Development – Kirklees Council

Permanent full-time Service Manager leading Practice Development in Adult Social Care at Kirklees Council (Huddersfield and surrounding areas). Grade 15, salary £56,293–£58,358. Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England) with substantial adult social care management experience. Shortlisting 22 Sep; interviews 25 Sep 2026. Closes 21 September 2026, 11:55pm.

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