Service Manager Residential Services

Nottinghamshire; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Service Manager for its Residential Services to lead a team overseeing children's homes. This role demands an inspirational leader passionate about children's services, committed to delivering high-quality care and promoting supportive family interactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Flexible/mobile working

Comprehensive CPD opportunities

Up to £5,000 relocation package

Supportive management structure

Good work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong, supportive leadership and effective management skills.
• Experience in managing a team in children's services.
• Ability to develop senior-level contacts with Ofsted.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Residential service area with oversight of four children's homes.
• Ensure high-quality care and service delivery.
• Develop senior-level contacts with Ofsted.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Customer Service

Job description

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Salary

£50,788 - £56,046 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time including some weekends

Hours per week

37

Work Base

Sir John Robinson Way, Nottingham NG5 6DA

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Childrens Service Manager.pdf – 94KB Opens in a new window

Additional Documentation

Knowledge and Skills Statements.pdf – 100KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 5

Number of posts

1

Interview date

03 July 2025

Closing Date

22 June 2025 23:55

Join Our Team as a Service Manager for Residential Services!

Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for children's services? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our Residential service area, overseeing four children's homes facilitating interactions between children in care and their birth families.

As our Service Manager, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring high-quality care and service delivery. You'll have the chance to develop senior-level contacts with Ofsted and make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Why Work for Nottinghamshire County Council?

We offer a supportive management structure, flexible working options, and a good work-life balance. You'll benefit from excellent business and admin support, a comprehensive range of CPD opportunities, and up to £5,000 relocation package. Our employee benefits are designed to help you flourish in your role and include:

• A supportive management structure
• Flexible/mobile working
• A good work-life balance
• Good levels of business and admin support
• A comprehensive range of CPD opportunities
• Up to £5,000 relocation package
• Excellent employee benefits
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Role

As an ideal candidate, you will bring a wealth of experience and skills to the role.

• Strong, supportive leadership and effective management skills
• Experience in managing a team in children's services
• Ability to develop senior-level contacts with Ofsted and positive relationships with commissioning teams
• Professional responsibility for up to 5 FTE direct reports
• Commitment to meeting Nottinghamshire County Council’s statutory duty to provide and promote contact between children who are looked after and their families
• Ability to provide safe, high-quality services and customer service while achieving value for money
• Skill in translating strategic priorities into operational plans
• Ability to shape and influence an environment that enables excellent practice
• Strategic leadership in identifying and implementing opportunities for service areas
  
  

The ideal candidate will have an approachable personality and a passion for working with children and young people. You will be able to identify opportunities for these service areas while taking a strategic lead in their implementation and development.

For an informal discussion or if you have any questions, please contact Davinia Lawton by email

If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply now and become a part of our dedicated team!

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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