Service Manager
Role: Interim Service Manager
Location: South of England
Contract: 3 – 6 Months
Rate: £400 per day
Panoramic Associates have partnered up with a diverse local authority to assist them in recruiting for an Interim Service Manager. This is an ideal opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker to deliver their expertise in a vibrant local authority.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage services for children and young people with learning disabilities and additional needs.
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Implement and embed best practice frameworks including trauma-informed care, Positive Behaviour Support, and person-centred planning.
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Develop and oversee robust quality assurance systems to prepare for and improve Ofsted inspection outcomes.
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Drive performance improvement, casework auditing, and workforce development to ensure regulatory compliance and excellence in practice.
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Engage effectively with families, carers, health professionals, schools, and wider stakeholders.
An ideal professional for this position will consist of the following traits:
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Proven experience as a Service Manager or similar leadership role in children’s social care or learning disabilities.
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Demonstrable success in leading Ofsted improvement journeys.
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Deep understanding of legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in learning disability and SEND provision.
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Strong leadership and change management capabilities.
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Confident communicator, collaborator, and systems thinker.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a high-profile interim post where your leadership will directly shape the lives of vulnerable children and the services they depend on.
For more information, contact:
Abdullah Faheem
01174094741
