Service Manager - Pathways Team

Lead with Passion: Service Manager - Pathways Team, Middlesbrough Council.

Middlesbrough Council's Children's Services is seeking an exceptional Service Manager to lead our dedicated Pathways Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our services and make a real difference in the lives of children and families in need.

Your Mission:

As Service Manager, you will provide dynamic leadership, strategic direction, and operational management for the Pathways Team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Team Leadership: Leading, motivating, and supporting a high-performing team of Children's Social Workers to deliver outstanding services.
• Strategic Direction: Contributing to the strategic development and implementation of the Pathways Team's service plan, aligning with the overall vision of Middlesbrough Council's Children's Services.
• Case Management Oversight: Providing supervision and guidance to team members on complex cases, ensuring effective case management and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Service Development: Identifying opportunities for service improvement, innovation, and best practice implementation within the Pathways Team.
• Collaboration: Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other agencies, to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Performance Management: Monitoring team performance, setting targets, and providing regular feedback to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Resource Management: Effectively managing team resources, budgets, and workload to ensure operational efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification: You must be a qualified Social Worker.
• Social Care England Registration: Essential for this leadership role.
• Significant experience in Children's Social Work: Demonstrated expertise in providing high-quality services to vulnerable children and families.
• Proven leadership and management skills: Experience leading and motivating teams, setting direction, and driving performance.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities: Capacity to develop and implement strategic plans, analyze data, and find innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to build strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and partners.
• Commitment to safeguarding children: Passion for protecting children and families, ensuring their rights and wellbeing are prioritized.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Middlesbrough.

Ready to lead with passion and make a lasting impact? Apply now!

If you wish to discuss this further please call 0131 460 6305 or contact on mentioned email.

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