Service Manager - Children with Disabilities - South London

Reference: GB280325A_1743158224

Children with Disabilities Team Locum Service Manager
πŸ“ South London Borough
πŸ’° Competitive Day Rate | Flexible Hybrid Working
⏳ 3-6 month contract

Are you an experienced Service Manager with a passion for improving the lives of children with disabilities and their families? A South London Borough is seeking a Locum Service Manager to lead their Children with Disabilities Team, ensuring high-quality services and positive outcomes.

About the Role:

As the Locum Service Manager, you will:
βœ… Lead and oversee the Children with Disabilities Team, driving excellence in service delivery.
βœ… Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and best practice guidelines.
βœ… Manage budgets, resources, and performance, ensuring effective support for children and families.
βœ… Work closely with partners, social workers, and senior leadership to shape and develop services.
βœ… Promote inclusive practices and drive improvements within the service.

About You:

πŸ”Ή Experienced Leader - Proven management experience in a children's social care setting.
πŸ”Ή Expert Knowledge - Strong understanding of children's disability services, safeguarding, and legislation.
πŸ”Ή Results-Driven - Ability to manage teams, drive performance, and achieve positive outcomes.
πŸ”Ή Excellent Communicator - Skilled in working collaboratively with multi-agency partners, families, and communities.

What's on Offer?

✨ Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35)
✨ Flexible Hybrid Working
✨ Supportive & Collaborative Team
✨ Opportunity to Make a Lasting Impact

πŸ”Ή Immediate Start Available - Apply Now!

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment on 07384525287 / [email protected]

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Β£40 - Β£50
Per hour
GBP40 - GBP50 per hour

London

Contract

Added 28/03/2025
Reference: GB280325A_1743158224

Service Manager - Children with Disabilities - South London

London
Contract

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