Rate: £450 per day or 357.60 PAYE (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Interim – 3 months (with potential for extension)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (on-site and remote)
Location: Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3AR
Local Authority: London Borough of Havering
Please note: Registered social workers will not be considered for this post.
Key Focus The Service Manager will:
- Manage, lead, and oversee the daily operations of the Children with Disabilities (CwD) Service, ensuring high standards of practice in line with statutory guidance and best practice.
- Work closely with the Strategic Head of Service for Early Help, CwD, and Family Support to continuously improve service delivery, driven by performance, risk, and demand.
- Supervise and support staff to ensure effective service provision to children, young people, and families.
- Oversee accurate and timely case recording across all relevant systems.
- Lead on recruitment, training, assessment, and support of carers.
- Collaborate with the Head of Service to plan and develop services, identifying needs and challenges proactively.
- Manage team budgets effectively, ensuring services are financially sustainable.
- Produce timely reports and represent the service in key internal and external meetings/forums.
- Hybrid: Flexible working with presence required at our Town Hall campus and local hubs.
- Face-to-Face Priority: All meetings with children and families are conducted in person to ensure quality engagement.
- Management Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a Team Manager or above.
- Practice Background: Significant experience in children and families’ services, including statutory assessment and safeguarding.
- Registration: Not applicable – social workers will not be considered for this post.
- Access to systemic training and bespoke professional development
- Reflection spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and quiet zones for deep work
- Subsidised on-site parking for council staff
- A supportive, collaborative, and innovative working environment
- 18 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station
- Accessible via M25, A12, A406, and A127
- Excellent public transport links
Or call 01772 208964
📅 Start dates available immediately or upon notice period.
