Strategic Service Manager: Family Support & Protection

Essex County Counci; Chelmsford; Vor Ort; GBP 69.000 - 79.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Essex County Council is seeking a Service Manager for Family Support and Protection in Mid Essex. The role focuses on leading systemic, relationship-based social work with children and families, coordinating with partners to deliver timely, effective responses and sustainable outcomes.

You will guide a multi-disciplinary team, manage resources, and drive service improvements while ensuring compliance and safeguarding.

Qualifikationen

• Recognised social work qualification with current registration Social Work England.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Significant experience in social care with understanding of local delivery issues.

Aufgaben

• Lead operational planning and performance review to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Collaborate across functions and partners to deliver the best outcomes for children and families.
• Maintain relationships with external organisations supporting annual plans.
• Implement changes and evaluate service impact to improve delivery.
• Utilise digital technologies to drive innovation across the council.
• Ensure equality and diversity is embedded in decisions.
• Translate goals into compliant practices with risk management.
• Deliver exemplar customer interactions to communities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Collaboration

Influencing skills

Mobility/Driving

Ausbildung

Social work qualification (SW England registered)

Jobbeschreibung

Essex County Council is seeking a Service Manager for Family Support and Protection in Mid Essex. The role focuses on leading systemic, relationship-based social work with children and families, coordinating with partners to deliver timely, effective responses and sustainable outcomes.

You will guide a multi-disciplinary team, manage resources, and drive service improvements while ensuring compliance and safeguarding.