Service Manager

Job Title: Service Manger - Corporate Parenting

Daily Pay: £450

Work Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)

Location: Peterborough

About us:

Our dynamic service is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference. You will be part of a service led by our new Head of Corporate Parenting who actively promotes, and values open communication, continuous learning, and peer support.

Our service is vibrant, and our practitioners and managers are committed to achieving life changing outcomes for children and young people. Our enthusiastic and dedicated Social Workers and Managers support each other and have strong relationships with their peers across children’s services and the partnership.

Our purpose-built office offers large river and green space views and is conveniently located near main road and rail transport links, fostering collaboration and seamless integration of services for the best outcomes for children in care.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Manager with a passion to lead and develop our Corporate Parenting Service. Working closely with the newly appointed Head of Service for Corporate Parenting and join them and the Children in Care and Care Leaver teams on their journey to drive consistently high-quality services for every child, young person and care experienced adult.

Through effective line management, reflective supervision, and team collaboration, drive a culture of trauma informed and relational practice which involves children, young people, and their families. Ensuring that children, young people, their families, and people who are important to them are valued and are central to all decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Approachable and visible service manager for the service and will be available to your Team Managers and members of the service.
• Champion the children, young people, and young adults we care for across multiple fora and will challenge discrimination through education and support to internal and external leaders, colleagues, and partners.
• Collaborate with managers, our quality assurance service, children, young people, and their families to drive the performance and quality of our service delivery.
• Continually review reunification opportunities with Social Workers and the Independent Reviewing Officer Service.

Skills:

1. Current registration with Social Work England
2. You have a full Driving licence and be willing and able to travel locally and sometimes nationally.
3. Have an in-depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance relevant to children in care and their experiences.