6 months contract with local authorityKey Focus: The Service Manager is responsible for: Managing, leading, and overseeing the day-to-day service delivery of the IRO Service, ensuring the service functions run smoothly and to a high professional standard in line with good practice and guidance. Taking a leading role with the Strategic Head of Service for Systemic Practice 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 to take place face-to-face. Requirements: Social Work England (SWE) registration. Minimum 3 years working experience (social worker with children and families, including assessments and statutory work). Previous experience as a minimum Team Manager. Working Location and Arrangements: Location: Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3AR Our main Town Hall campus benefits from excellent transport links via car or public transport. Our offices are located centrally in Romford, only 18 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station and easily accessible via the M25, A12, A406, and A127.