Social Care Service Manager

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. Provide strategic leadership and direct oversight of practice across Family Time and Edge of Care services .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeIpswich • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £62,119 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership and oversight in Family Time and Edge of Care services, ensuring child-centered practices and effective collaboration with statutory social care teams. Possesses extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and a proven ability to manage and develop children's services effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Social Work QualificationLeadership In Children's ServicesKnowledge Of Children Act 1989Experience In Family Time ServicesOrganizational And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Family Time ServicesEdge Of Care ServicesChild ProtectionPublic Law ProceedingsStatutory Social CareWorkforce DevelopmentBudget ManagementRisk AssessmentService OversightReferral Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Social Work RegistrationDBS Check

Industry Keywords

Children's Social CareFamily Help SystemChildren Act 2004Outreach ServicesChildren In Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and direct oversight of practice across Family Time and Edge of Care services
Ensure safe, positive and child-centred Family Time for children in care
Support children and families where there is a risk of a child becoming looked after or where children may return to family care
Work within child protection, pre-proceedings and public law proceedings
Provide leadership and oversight, ensuring referrals are responded to promptly and safely
Lead and manage Family Time and Edge of Care teams
Strengthen pathways between Family Time, Edge of Care and statutory social care
Collaborate with fieldwork social work teams and Service Managers
Lead workforce sufficiency and development
Build relationships with colleagues and partners across Children's and Young People's Services and the wider Family Help system
Contribute to development of the Children's Social Care workforce
Ensure best value within available budgets
Oversee buildings and environments where Family Time takes place

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recognised Social Work qualification and registration, or an appropriate equivalent professional qualification
Extensive experience within Family Time, Edge of Care or outreach services, working alongside statutory social care teams
Strong knowledge and practical application of the Children Act 1989; Children Act 2004 and associated regulations and guidance
Sound understanding of current issues affecting children in care
Proven track record of providing leadership, management and professional oversight within children's services
Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a senior and complex service environment
Driving licence and access to personal transport, or other suitable travel arrangements
DBS checks or police vetting required for relevant posts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
Performance-related annual pay progression
Annual cost-of-living pay increase
Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
Career development opportunities across the organisation
Diverse and active staff networks
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day