Service Manager

3-month contract with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance framework for Children’s Social Care.
  


• Oversee and deliver monthly practice audits and thematic audits, ensuring they are robust, evidence-based, and outcome-focused.
  


• Identify key themes, risks, and areas for improvement from audit findings.
  


• Ensure learning from audits is effectively disseminated and embedded into practice.
  


• Establish and facilitate forums and mechanisms to “close the loop,” ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience within Children’s Social Care, including safeguarding and statutory services.
  


• Proven experience in Quality Assurance, audit, or inspection roles within a social care setting.
  


• Experience of leading audits, analysing findings, and driving service improvements.
  


• Experience of preparing for and supporting Ofsted inspections.
  


• Demonstrable success in improving practice standards and service outcomes.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
  


• Recognised professional qualification in Social Work (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent), where applicable.
  


• Registration with Social Work England (if required).
  


• Enhanced DBS clearance.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  


• Driving license required.
  


• Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, United Kingdom.
  


• Work pattern: 3 days per week on a bi-weekly schedule.
  


• The role closes on 19th June 2026, apply ASAP.