Role Summary:
Eden Brown Synergy are exclusively partnering with Westmorland & Furness Council in the recruitment for their new Service Manager covering Support & Protect, who will provide strategic leadership across Children's Services, ensuring high-quality support for children, young people, and families. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding, service development, and driving continuous improvement, while leading a dedicated team to deliver positive outcomes.
Benefits include:
* £8,000 relocation package
* NHS lease car scheme
* Free car parking
As Service Manager for Support & Protect, you will:
* Lead and inspire dedicated social work teams across Barrow
* Provide strategic leadership in safeguarding, permanence planning, and service improvement
* Drive quality and performance standards while managing budgets and approx. 40 staff
* Collaborate with partners to improve outcomes for children and families
* Champion innovation, creativity, and best practice in children's services
Requirements:
* Degree in Social Work + Social Work England registration
* Significant management experience in children's services
* Strong safeguarding expertise and knowledge of child protection law/regulation
* Proven ability to lead, motivate, and deliver change
The Council:
Westmorland & Furness Council is proud to be recognised for excellence in Children's Services.
Recent achievements include:
* Winner: Exceptional Children & Families Social Worker Award 2025
* Shortlisted: 2x LGC Awards 2025 – Children's Services & Diversity & Inclusion
* Finalist for the Supportive Social Work Employer Award
* Rated "GOOD" by Ofsted, with a supportive and collaborative leadership team.
Living in the Area:
Barrow and the wider Furness peninsula offer a fantastic quality of life – a mix of vibrant towns, stunning coastline, and easy access to the Lake District National Park. The area combines affordable living with a strong sense of community, making it an attractive location for professionals and families alike.
Barrow and the wider Furness peninsula offer a unique lifestyle:
* Affordable housing and excellent schools
* A close-knit community and vibrant cultural life
* Stunning coastline and easy access to the Lake District National Park
It's a fantastic location for families and professionals seeking balance between work and quality of life.
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