Service Manager Family Support and Protection - Mid Essex Permanent,Full Time £69,241 to £78,950 Per Annum Location:Chelmsford Working Style:Fixed-base worker Closing Date: 7th October 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. We're serious about social work at Essex County Council. It's demanding, it's complex, but it's also hugely fulfilling. Here you'll have time to be the Service Manager you always wanted to be, achieving change for our most vulnerable children and families through direct relationship-based social work practice. You'll work collaboratively with other agencies and partners to ensure that we provide the right response at the right time to every child and family receiving services. We are looking to build on the well-earned achievements of our teams, and the families they work with. In this role, you will harness that momentum and lead our teams as we seek to deliver better outcomes for our community. This is an opportunity to shape the direction of children’s social work in Essex. From the small details to the big picture, you will be a guiding force for staff and families alike. The Family Support and Protection (FS
Service Manager Family Support and Protection – Mid Essex employer: Essex County Counci
Braintree District Council is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and innovative work environment, prioritising employee engagement and professional development. With a commitment to making a positive impact in the community, employees enjoy flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to housing solutions in the Braintree area. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and strives for excellence in public service.
