Service Manager - Children with Disabilities £450 per day (umbrella) East London min 3 month contract, hybrid working Key focus: The Service Manager is responsible for: - - Manage, lead and oversee the day to day service delivery of the CwD Service, ensuring the service functions runs smoothly and to a high professional standard in line with good practice and guidance. - Take a leading role with the Strategic Head of Service for Early Help, CwD and family support (Head of Service) in the continuous improvement of the Service based on performance, risk and demand. Deliverables: - Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families - Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases - Lead on the recruitment, training, assessment and ongoing support of potential Carers - Assist the Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges - Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective - Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required Working Model: - Hybrid model - Flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. - Encouraging face to face working for teams as we know how important this is for all meetings with children and family take place face to face. Requirements: 1. Social Work England (SWE) registration. 2. Minimum 2years working experience (social worker with children and families, including assessments and statutory work). 3. Previous experience minimum Team manager Why the authority? - Reflection spaces available - Meeting rooms and quiet spaces available to book - On-site Parking available (subsidised for all Havering council staff) - Access to our systemic training offers and development pathway This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- Friendly and dedicated consultant with expert knowledge Access to a wide variety of roles across England and Wales Access to roles exclusive to Pertemps Quick and simple online application process with free DBS Up to £250 Refer a Friend scheme £250 bonus if you find your own role Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable weekly payroll Please contact Kaye Fleming 07435 787863 or email kaye.flemingpprsocialcare.co.uk for more information. We recruit across all areas of Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.