As Service Manager for Children in Care, you will play a key role in leading and shaping services that support children in care across Nottingham, ensuring they experience safety, stability, permanence and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Reporting to the Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a number of social work teams, creating the conditions for high-quality practice, strong performance and continuous improvement. You will oversee service delivery, quality assurance and workforce development, ensuring children receive timely, effective support and ambitious care planning that improves outcomes.
Working closely with colleagues across fostering, residential, leaving care, education, health and partner agencies, you will champion Nottingham's role as a corporate parent and ensure children's voices remain at the heart of decision‑making. You will support a relationship‑based approach that promotes stability, belonging and positive futures for children in care.
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational social work leader with a strong track record of leading high‑performing teams and delivering service improvement. You will be passionate about developing others, creating a positive culture and supporting practitioners to deliver excellent social work practice.
Through your leadership, you will help embed Nottingham's vision for children in care, ensuring children and young people experience consistent support, strong professional relationships and the very best opportunities to thrive.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 25th October 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Company: Nottingham City Council
Salary: £58,602 - £62,109
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Sector: Corporate Services
Sector: Corporate Management Team
Sector: Health and Social Care
Job Role: Manager
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Service Manager for Children in Care in Nottingham employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Kirklees Metropolitan Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for Childcare Lawyers in Northallerton. With hybrid working options and a strong commitment to employee growth, the council fosters a culture of collaboration and professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in children's services.
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Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
