Service Manager - Corporate ParentinginEast SussexinEast SussexPUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025
£67,812 - £72,480 per annum
FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PARKING
London Borough of HillingdonrA3UBEGK
Meaningful Impact, Play a crucial role in improving the lives of children, families, and carers, making a positive difference in the community.
Leadership Opportunities, Lead and inspire a team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high service quality.
Professional Development, Engage in opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a supportive environment.
Flexibility, Enjoy a flexible working schedule and a standard 36-hour workweek, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Generous Benefits, Benefit from a minimum of 26 days of annual leave, increasing with service, along with additional health and wellbeing perks.
Collaborative Environment, Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners, enhancing networking and relationship-building skills.
Strategic Role, Gain experience in strategic planning and financial management, overseeing service delivery in line with legislation and local priorities.
Job Opportunity: Become a Service Manager - Corporate Parenting in East Sussex!
Are you a compassionate leader passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families? Hillingdon Council is looking for a talented Service Manager for Corporate Parenting, based in Uxbridge, London. With a competitive salary of £67,812 - £72,480 and a supportive work environment, this full-time role (36 hours a week) offers an incredible opportunity to lead innovative services dedicated to safeguarding and supporting young people. Your leadership could shape the future for families in your community!
In this role, you'll develop strong partnerships, create strategic service plans, and inspire your team to deliver high-quality support in line with national standards. We're looking for someone with a proven track record in service management and a knack for effective communication who can motivate and guide a team towards continuous improvement. At Hillingdon, we value work-life balance and offer fantastic benefits like flexible hours, generous annual leave, and health and wellbeing initiatives—because we believe that happy employees create thriving communities. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in creating brighter futures for those who need it most!
Meaningful Impact, Play a crucial role in improving the lives of children, families, and carers, making a positive difference in the community.
Leadership Opportunities, Lead and inspire a team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high service quality.
Professional Development, Engage in opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a supportive environment.
Flexibility, Enjoy a flexible working schedule and a standard 36-hour workweek, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Generous Benefits, Benefit from a minimum of 26 days of annual leave, increasing with service, along with additional health and wellbeing perks.
Collaborative Environment, Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners, enhancing networking and relationship-building skills.
Strategic Role, Gain experience in strategic planning and financial management, overseeing service delivery in line with legislation and local priorities.
Job Title: Service Manager - Corporate Parenting
Location: Uxbridge, London
Salary: £67,812 - £72,480 per annum
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 36 Hours per week
Closing Date: 16th March 2025
About The Role
Hillingdon Council is excited to announce the creation of multiple new Service Manager roles in response to national reforms and to ensure that family help is the focus of our transformation work. As a Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering services in accordance with legislation, National Standards, safeguarding procedures, and local policies. You will develop effective multi-disciplinary practices to maximise the use of resources and provide efficient and effective services to children, families, and carers.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience:
About Us
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
Work Life Balance
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Additional Information
Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Service Manager, Support Services Manager, Support Manager, Services Coordinator, Support Services, Social Care Manager, Social Services, Health and Social Care, Care Manager, Service Supervisor may all be considered.
Location: Uxbridge, London
Salary: £67,812 - £72,480 per annum
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 36 Hours per week
Closing Date: 16th March 2025
About The Role
Hillingdon Council is excited to announce the creation of multiple new Service Manager roles in response to national reforms and to ensure that family help is the focus of our transformation work. As a Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering services in accordance with legislation, National Standards, safeguarding procedures, and local policies. You will develop effective multi-disciplinary practices to maximise the use of resources and provide efficient and effective services to children, families, and carers.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading on planning and implementation of effective services across all areas of the service.
- Developing and maintaining strong partnerships within the council and with external partners.
- Managing and monitoring delegated financial budgets and ensuring expenditure aligns with council policy.
- Taking responsibility for recruitment, retention, and continuous improvement of service quality and delivery.
- Providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure service plans and performance targets meet statutory requirements and local priorities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in managing and delivering services in accordance with legislation, National Standards, safeguarding procedures, and local policies.
- Strong background in developing effective multi-disciplinary practices and maximising the use of resources.
- Experience in establishing, maintaining, and developing joint planning, service delivery, commissioning, and purchasing with other appropriate agency bodies.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong and effective partnerships within the council and with external partners.
- Excellent leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Strong financial management and budget monitoring abilities.
- Effective communication and partnership-building skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire a team, ensuring continuous improvement in service quality and delivery.
About Us
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
Work Life Balance
- Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.
- Hillingdon Sport Leisure
- Cycle Purchase Scheme
- Discount on Golf Fees
- Financial Benefits
- Vivup Benefits
- Eye Care
- Mental Health Support
- Support and Counselling Services
- Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Additional Information
Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Service Manager, Support Services Manager, Support Manager, Services Coordinator, Support Services, Social Care Manager, Social Services, Health and Social Care, Care Manager, Service Supervisor may all be considered.
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