Strategy & Service Manager - Children in Care
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Position details
Position reference: 50007889
Directorate: Children's Services | Service: Children in Care
Salary: £61,350 - £66,512 (plus laptop)
Working arrangements: A gile Working – minimum 3 days in the office
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 07/11/2025 23:59
Requirements
Enhanced DBS Check required. Applicants with overseas residency in the last five years must apply for overseas criminal records check from their country/countries of residence. The role requires speaking English to an appropriate standard.
Note: Barnsley Council does not hold Home Office sponsorship for visas.
Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate staff for Children in Care Teams x 2 and Future Directions Teams x 2.
* Strategic planning to drive forward services and improve the lives of children in the care system and care-experienced young adults.
* Manage staff, oversee budgets, performance management, ensuring quality of care in all forms of homes for children and oversight of day-to-day running of the two service areas.
* Coordinate with senior leaders, multi-disciplinary partner agencies, ensuring services meet and exceed national standards.
* Support social workers and managers to achieve best outcomes for children, young adults and families.
Qualifications
* Strong leadership skills and experience working in a children in care / care leaver service management capacity.
* Significant experience with senior leaders and partner agencies.
* Visionary leadership and passion for improving children's care and outcomes.
Benefits
* A highly competitive salary.
* Visible, friendly and supportive senior management team.
* Regular supervision.
* Generous annual leave entitlement including optional buy‑back.
* IT equipment and technology to support agile working.
* Professional development with a clear Social Work Career Pathway.
* Full range of benefits: cycle to work, parking, mileage, employee discounts.
* A culture that recognises and celebrates achievements.
* Free refreshments.
How to Apply
To apply please read the Job Description & Person Specification and complete the online application form. For further discussion, contact Lisa Vaux, Head of Service for Children in Care, at Lisavaux@barnsley.gov.uk. CVs are not accepted for this role.
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