Service Manager Referral & Assessment

Service Manager Children’s Referral & Assessment
Hybrid (Initial 3 days onsite) Full time position
Initial interim 3-6 month contract with scope for extension
£400 per day (umbrella) scope for negotiation
Start: ASAP

Interviews will be held within the week so get in touch to apply ASAP.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Service Manager Children’s Referral & Assessment to cover long term sickness within the team.

Reporting to the Head of Integrated Front Door this role will play a key lead in partnership development and driving confidence in threshold application at the Front Door to safeguard young people.
About your role as Service Manager Children’s Referral & Assessment:

• Operational oversight of Referral & Assessment services with direct line management of Team Managers and their respective services.
• You will champion relational practice supporting front line staff to make safe safeguarding decisions that meet the needs of CYP and Families.
• Drive forward the improvement plan and support the service with readiness for Ofsted with a clear focus on practice, change and innovation
• Offer clear oversight and development of the threshold application at the front door

Your required experience as Service Manager Children’s Referral & Assessment:

• More than 2 years’ experience at a minimum in a Service Manager role or higher with clear expertise within Referral & Assessment or Front Line services
• Active registration with Social Work England
• You will be a leader operating with a high challenge, high support nature and with a demonstrable track record in practice improvement/innovation.
• You will have a demonstrable track record in service improvement of threshold application and safe practice at the front door
• Available references for most recent 2 year’s roles and Enhanced DBS will be required

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Leah Overend or Sarah Williamson or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact).

Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.