Service Manager (PO9).
London Borough of Lambeth
Role
Who You Are
An experienced professional with at least five years of experience at a team manager or senior social work level in children's social care, with recent senior management experience in safeguarding. You possess a strong track record of effectively delivering safe services, leading service action plans, and achieving departmental targets.
What the Job Involves
This role involves leading one of the multi-agency Children's Social Care areas, managing teams to deliver services that promote the best interests of children. You will ensure compliance with government policies and council procedures while providing leadership on strategy, policy, and service direction. Responsibilities include budget management, performance target oversight, and effective collaboration with various partners and agencies to deliver excellent service outcomes.
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Strategic and operational planning
- Effective communication and reporting
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Budget and resource management
- Safeguarding expertise