Service Manager
FSCP Team
Lambeth – Hybrid Working (2 days in office required)
£401.97 per day
To lead one of the following areas of multi-agency Childrens Social Care:
Integrated Referral Hub
Child Assessment Team service
Family Support and Child Protection Service (x2)
Children with Disabilities
Children Looked After
16+ Independence
Fostering and Permanency
Quality Assurance (IROs and CP chairs)
Leading the day to day operational business of the teams in the service area promoting the best interests of children in accordance with the statutory framework ensuring a prompt and efficient response to all contacts and referrals and thedelivery of good outcomes for children young people and families,
Through management of staff and resources ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the Government policy, (keeping up to date with new proposals and initiatives) legislation, council polices and departmental procedures and that these are customer-focused and of the highest possible quality
Provide leadership to frontline staff in delivering and implementing any future changes in policies, procedure or other developments.
To support the Director and Assistant Directors by advising on strategy, policy and future direction of the service, ensuring effective feedback and translation into service delivery. Keep senior management informed of any issues or shortfalls in service providing suitable action plans to address these matters.
To have lead responsibility for meeting the performance targets of the service area and to report these to managers and staff as required
To manage budgets and expenditure so as to ensure that resources are optimised. In line with eligibility criteria and priority levels as prescribed in assessment and care management policies and procedures, financial regulations, ensuring value for money.
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