Service Manager Children with Disabilities

Role Title: Service Manager – Children with Disabilities (CwD)Rate: £450 per day or 357.60 PAYE (Umbrella)Contract Type: Interim – 3 months (with potential for extension)Work Arrangement: Hybrid (on-site and remote)Location: Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3ARLocal Authority: London Borough of HaveringPlease note: Registered social workers will not be considered for this post.Key Focus The Service Manager will:

• Manage, lead, and oversee the daily operations of the Children with Disabilities (CwD) Service, ensuring high standards of practice in line with statutory guidance and best practice.
• Work closely with the Strategic Head of Service for Early Help, CwD, and Family Support to continuously improve service delivery, driven by performance, risk, and demand.

Key Deliverables

• Supervise and support staff to ensure effective service provision to children, young people, and families.
• Oversee accurate and timely case recording across all relevant systems.
• Lead on recruitment, training, assessment, and support of carers.
• Collaborate with the Head of Service to plan and develop services, identifying needs and challenges proactively.
• Manage team budgets effectively, ensuring services are financially sustainable.
• Produce timely reports and represent the service in key internal and external meetings/forums.

Working Model

• Hybrid: Flexible working with presence required at our Town Hall campus and local hubs.
• Face-to-Face Priority: All meetings with children and families are conducted in person to ensure quality engagement.

Candidate Requirements

1. Management Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a Team Manager or above.
2. Practice Background: Significant experience in children and families’ services, including statutory assessment and safeguarding.
3. Registration: Not applicable – social workers will not be considered for this post.

Why Join Havering?

• Access to systemic training and bespoke professional development
• Reflection spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and quiet zones for deep work
• Subsidised on-site parking for council staff
• A supportive, collaborative, and innovative working environment

Work LocationTown Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3AR

• 18 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station
• Accessible via M25, A12, A406, and A127
• Excellent public transport links

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