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Reviewing Service Manager
Location: Observatory House, Slough
Salary: 59,387 - 65,205 (including local weighting of 1,064)
Band: Level 10
About Slough Children First:
Are you ready for a challenging yet rewarding role where you'll receive full support every step of the way? At Slough Children First, we are committed to ensuring all our children are Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving.
We are one of the most ethnically diverse local authorities in England and have a young, vibrant population. Our location offers excellent accessibility, being less than 20 minutes from Central London by train.
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Reviewing Service Manager to join our Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing a high-quality service for children subject to child protection plans and children and young people looked after (CLA). Your expertise will contribute to the evaluation and quality assurance of Slough Children First's child protection and CLA services, ensuring continuous improvement and alerting senior management to both successes and areas needing enhancement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strong leadership, supporting the Head of Service to achieve optimal outcomes for children.
- Manage and chair initial and review child protection conferences and statutory reviews of CLA.
- Supervise and support Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) and Child Protection (CP) Chairs.
- Ensure children's views are considered and acted upon.
- Offer consultation and expert advice to operational staff and external agencies.
- Lead projects to enhance the Reviewing Service and support SCF's vision.
- Foster a culture of learning and reflection within the Reviewing Service.
- Collaborate with partners to meet the required standards in child protection and CLA processes.
- Participate in the Slough Safeguarding Partnership activities.
- Develop and monitor quality standards and performance indicators.
- Conduct audits and produce performance reports.
- Ensure risk is identified and managed effectively.
Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Significant management experience in children's services.
- Proven track record of collaboration with partner organisations.
- Success in managing change and delivering quality services.
- Effective staff management, including resolving conflicts.
- Strong understanding of equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
- Experience in working with internal and external agencies and stakeholders.
- Professional Social Work Qualification and up-to-date registration with Social Work England.
Desirable:
- Management qualification.
- PEPS training or willingness to complete.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to motivate and support the team.
- Strong challenge and performance management skills.
- Effective collaboration and process management abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Our Values:
- Child-focused: Prioritizing outcomes for children and their families, ensuring safety and effective safeguarding.
- Honest and Respectful: Fostering an inclusive culture with professional communication and respect for diversity.
- Improving Constantly: Aspiring to achieve our vision through leadership, learning, and feedback.
- Looking Ahead: Anticipating challenges and identifying cost-effective solutions.
- Delivering Together: Promoting teamwork to deliver the best services for children and young people.
Join Us:
If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
To Apply:
For further details or to apply, contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or
