Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Ackerman Pierce, a leading social care agency, is seeking a dynamic Service Manager to lead a Adolescent Social Care Team in the South West London area. This is a temporary role with an initial duration of 3-6 months, and the potential for extension based on your performance and internal circumstances.

Responsibilities:

• Experience of providing strategic management of highly effective statutory adolescent services
• Experience in leading and managing a successful team, including recruitment, performance, development and resolving conflict.
• Strong ability to carry out quality assurance practices collaboratively with managers and workers
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Ofsted and JTAI inspection frameworks and experience of preparing services for inspection and ongoing improvement
• Significant experience and understanding of challenges within delivery of services that support young people with high risk behaviour and vulnerable complex needs, with a track record of leading creative and innovative approaches to interventions
• Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions
• Proven ability to effectively monitor, use, report and present on data intelligence to inform, advise and improve activities across the service or organisation
• Proven track record in improving service activities that deliver excellent outcomes
• Experience of addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with colleagues/customers and taking action to solve them

Preferred Experience:

• Service Management: Previous experience in a similar role within the UK Social Care industry.
• Team Environment: Thrive in a well-structured, organized team environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years in a comparable UK role.
• Clearance: Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can assist with obtaining this).
• Eligibility: Right to work in the UK.
• Qualifications: DipSW/CQSW or equivalent, plus SWE qualification.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

• Personalized Support: Benefit from your own dedicated consultant.
• Nationwide Opportunities: Access a variety of social care jobs across the UK.
• Streamlined Process: Quick and easy registration.
• Professional Development: Access to continuous learning (CPD).
• Stability: Guaranteed weekly payment.

Interested? Contact Ollie Barrett at Ackerman Pierce to discuss this exciting Service Manager role or inquire about other available vacancies. Email your updated CV today!