Children's Social Care Service Manager (Hybrid)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella arrangement

Hybrid working (3 days in person, 2 at

Job summary

Huntingdon-based local authority is seeking a Service Manager to lead a high-quality Children’s Social Care service, focusing on safeguarding and family support. The role involves strategic and operational leadership across teams handling complex cases and looked-after children, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

The position offers a 3-month contract with a daily umbrella rate of £500, requiring significant experience in Children’s Social Care and registration with Social Work

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Children's Social Care services.
• Experience leading safeguarding, child protection, looked-after children, or family support services.
• Registration with Social Work England is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Children's Social Care teams.
• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality social work practices across the service area.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Offer professional guidance and oversight on complex and high-risk cases.
• Establish and maintain clear performance standards, practice expectations, and accountability frameworks.
• Develop and motivate staff through effective supervision, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Multi-disciplinary teams

Child protection & safeguarding

Education

Social Work Qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Huntingdon-based local authority is seeking a Service Manager to lead a high-quality Children’s Social Care service, focusing on safeguarding and family support. The role involves strategic and operational leadership across teams handling complex cases and looked-after children, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

The position offers a 3-month contract with a daily umbrella rate of £500, requiring significant experience in Children’s Social Care and registration with Social Work