Job Details
London Borough of Havering are looking for a Service Manager to become part of their team. The Key focus for the service manager is to manage, lead and oversee the day to day service delivery of the IRO Service, ensuring the service functions runs smoothly and to a high professional standard in line with good practice and guidance as well as taking a leading role with the Strategic Head of Service for Systemic Practice and family support (Head of Service) in the continuous improvement of the Service based on performance, risk and demand.
Deliverables:
– Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families
– Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases
– Lead on the recruitment, training, assessment and ongoing support of potential Carers
– Assist the Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges
– Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective
– Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required
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Working Model:
– Hybrid model
– Flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs.
– Encouraging face to face working for teams as we know how important this is for all meetings with children and family take place face to face.
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Why Havering?
– Reflection spaces available
– Meeting rooms and quiet spaces available to book
– On-site Parking available (subsidised for all Havering council staff)
– Access to our systemic training offers and development pathway
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Working location and arrangements (if not working from home): Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3AR Our main Town Hall campus benefits from excellent transport links via car or public transport. Our offices are located centrally in Romford, only 18 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station and easily accessible via the M25, A12, A406 and A127.
Rate: £450 Umbrella (per day)
Work Arrangements: Hybrid
If you are interested in this position please reach out to me via telephone or email! OR you can apply straight through our website ☺️
☎️ 020 853 766 07
📧 amberrayment@carringtonblakerecruitment.com