Practice Development Service Manager
- Posted 01 February 2024
- Salary £54424 - £57858 per annum + benefits
- LocationSouth Yorkshire
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Social Work , Fostering
- Reference38726_1706871604
- Contact NameJamil Olweny
Job description
A Local Authority is looking for a Qualified Social Worker for to be a Service Manager for their Children's Social Work Practice Development division. This is a PERMANENT position that is full-time. The ideal applicant will have significant experience of working in Children's Social Work services at a Management level. This is a brand new position.
This Local Authority is based in South Yorkshire but operates hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days at home and vice versa - dependent on diary) meaning that you could live outside of the region but be able to feasibly work for them.
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK. This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK and a Social Work degree
Benefits for you as the Service Manager:
- Generous annual leave (increases with service); can buy up to an extra 10 days
- Pension Scheme of 15.2% matched contribution
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Discounts on Private Health cover
- Flexible hours around core working hours
- Additional benefits
Your responsibilities as the Service Manager:
- Leading & managing Learning Academy & Workforce Development
- Day to day management of the service
- Service Development
- Budget Management
- Staff Management
Requirements of you as the Service Manager:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
- A Social Work England registration
- Significant experience of working within Children's Social Work
- Significant experience of working at a Management level
- Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary scale: £54,424 - £57,859 + benefits (dependent on experience)
Please note: Interviews can be held prior to the closing date so if you are interested, please get in contact ASAP in order to not miss out on the opportunity
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jamil Olweny - 07587 031 098 (jolweny@charecruitment.com)
If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!
What do you get from working with me?
- CV enhancement
- Application form enhancement
- Access to many jobs in the market
- One central point of contact
- Interview preparation assistance
- Expert consultation
- Questions answered
- Offer negotiation
We recruit for all Social Work teams in Children & Adult's Social Work:
- Fostering
- Adoption
- Looked after Children / Children in Care
- Leaving Care / Transitions
- Child Protection
- Safeguarding / Locality
- Children in Need
- MASH / Front Door
- Hospital Discharge
- Integrated Response
- Learning Disabilities / Physical Disabilities
- Mental Health
- Community
- Forensic
- Older People
We recruit for all levels in Social Work:
- Newly Qualified Social Worker / ASYE Social Worker
- Social Worker
- Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner / Advanced Practitioner / Lead Social Worker
- Deputy Manager / Assistant Team Manager
- Team Manager / Practice Manager
- Service Manager / Operations Manager / Regional Manager
- Registered Manager / Head of Service
- Assistant Director
- Director / CEO
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