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Are You an Experienced Service Manager/Head of Service with a Passion for Children's Services?
We're have an exciting Interim Service Manager opportunity in Tameside, Greater Manchester. If you have a strong background in managing fostering, placements, and adoption services, we want to hear from you!
As the Interim Service Manager, you'll oversee - Fostering Services (managing 3 Team Managers), Placements Team (1 Team Manager) and liaise with the Regional Adoption Agency.
Benefits Include:
- Flexible Working: 3 days in-office, 2 days from home.
- Dedicated Consultant: Your one point of contact for support.
- Ongoing CPD & Training via our e-learning platform.
- Weekly Payroll ensuring timely payments.
- Competitive Pay Rates that reflect your skills and experience.
- Regular updates on locum/interim roles near you.
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for referring a colleague (T&Cs apply).
Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and develop the fostering service to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.
- Ensure compliance with National Minimum Standards, Regulations, and Statutory Guidance.
- Prepare for and manage inspections, striving for outstanding results.
- Engage foster carers and children in shaping and improving service delivery.
- Take a leadership role in fulfilling corporate parenting duties and ensuring high aspirations for all children.
- Support, motivate, and manage staff to deliver high-quality services.
- Maintain strong relationships with the Regional Adoption Agency.
To be considered for the Interim role, ideally you will have:
- 3-5 years' management experience in fostering and adoption services.
- BSc in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
- Social Work England Registration.
- Proven leadership in developing fostering & adoption teams and services.
Don't Miss Out! If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply today! For a confidential chat, contact Lynne Thomson on 0330 0248 775.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
