Service Manager Corporate Parenting

I’m currently partnering a local authority with a Service Manager Corporate Parenting position and wondered if this would be of interest to either yourself, or any colleagues within your network?
Whilst the team looks to appoint a substantive postholder, my client is looking for an experienced leader for an initial 3-6 month period with expertise within Corporate Parenting


Hybrid working is required for this position to meet the needs of the service with a minimum of 1-3 days on site per week



Job Title:Service Manager Corporate Parenting
Contract Length: Initial 3-6 month interim assignment
Location:London
Pay rate: £400 per day (umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35


About your role as the Service Manager Corporate Parenting:

• Collaborating with the seconded post holder delivering a strategic programme driving permanency across children’s services; in addition to peer leaders, this will be a key role within the service
• Operate within Restorative practice for CLA. Support with the review of the practice model including considerations of PLO to help improve outcomes
• Oversight of 3 direct reports, Team Manager and their respective teams
• Driving continuous improvement of the well established team with a commitment to practice improvement and quality supervision

Your required experience as the Service Manager Corporate Parenting:

• More than 18 months experience at a minimum in an Senior Service Manager or Service Manager role or higher with clear expertise within CLA services
• Active registration with Social Care England
• You will be a leader operating with a high challenge, high support nature and with a demonstrable track record in practice improvement/innovation.
• Available references for most recent 2 year’s roles and Enhanced DBS will be required

If you or someone you know may be interested in these positions, please feel free to get in touch with your CV and we can have a discussion about your application.
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