Service Manager - Child Protection and Allegations Management

We are looking for a Service Manager to lead our newly created Child Protection and Allegations Management Service. This is a brand-new leadership role, created as part of our response to the national reform of children’s services, offering a unique opportunity to shape and influence practice at a critical time.

As Service Manager, you will:

• Lead our brand new Child Protection Lead Practitioners to transform our child protection practice across Children’s Social Care and inspire meaningful change for the children and families we support.

• Lead the established Allegations Management Officers (LADOs) to carry out the Council’s statutory responsibilities (specified in Working Together to Safeguard Children) to ensure robust, coordinated responses to allegations against professionals working with children.

You will also support the development and delivery of wider service priorities.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

To apply for this exciting new post you will need:

• A recognised social work qualification
• Significant experience of working in Children’s Social Care
• Substantial post qualifying experience in management
• Experience of performance management and quality assurance
• Experience of partnership working in the provision of services for children and their families

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