Service Manager - Childrens Social Work Teams

We are seeking a Service Manager to join our Children’s Social Work Team and help achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Medway. 

You will have overall operational manager responsibility for five teams, with a specific focus on children in need, those in need of protection and their families and those who receive support under the Public Law Outline framework.  The role includes working alongside other social work colleagues to develop and continuously improve the delivery of a high quality effective social work service that is informed by Signs of Safety practice models and that delivers good outcomes for children, young people and their families.

The team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff. You will also deputise and support the Head of Service where necessary.

Our offer

• We offer an excellent recruitment package, manageable workloads, and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -
• An annual market allowance of £10,000 per annum (payable in monthly payments).
• A £3,000 per annum on call payment (payable in monthly payments).
• A retention payment of £3,000. This is a fixed sum payable in April each year, following one years’ service in Medway.
• Essential Car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (a minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office).
• Relocation package of up to £8,000.

The right candidate

• Will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.
• Will hold a management qualification and/or willing to work towards.
• Will have a proven track record in strategic planning and leadership.
• Will have substantial experience of working within a children and families statutory setting.
• Will have proven experience in budget management.
• Will hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

To Apply

If you are looking for a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert. 

This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.

For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs

Important Information

Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

How to apply

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, then you have not been shortlisted.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.