CSW - Service Manager (Children Looked After)
London Borough of Havering
Role
Who You Are
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Service Manager to lead and manage two teams focused on ensuring permanency for all Children Looked After and overseeing care proceedings. You must be registered with Social Work England and have significant experience working as a social worker with children and families, including a minimum of two years in a team manager role.
What the Job Involves
The Service Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families. This includes leading and monitoring staff in maintaining robust records, leading on the recruitment, training, assessment, and support of potential carers, and assisting the Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable populations. You will also be expected to manage budgets effectively, produce reports, attend meetings, and work in a hybrid model with at least three days per week on-site at our town hall campus.
Skills
- SWE registration
- Social work with children and families
- Team management experience
- Performance management
- Budget management
- Effective communication
- Leadership and team oversight
- Recruitment and training of staff