Ackerman Pierce are looking to recruit a Service Manager for a Placements, Fostering and Adoption Team within the Social Care industry in Portsmouth. The Service Manager vacancy within Portsmouth will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a service of team leaders, social workers, and other staff.
• Meet and work within the agency deadlines and timescales to ensure the efficient running of the service.
• Provide analytical reports when required.
• Ensure all statutory requirements are met and delivered to a high standard.
• Respect confidentiality and adhere to the confidentiality policy.
• Lead quality assurance activity, which will include service audits and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure all team requirements are met regarding workforce development; performance management; supervision and appraisal; compliance with statutory guidance and local policies and procedures; quality improvements; and budget management.
• Supervise team leaders and assist with complex decision making processes about social work intervention and safeguarding.
• Work closely and collaboratively with other managers in the service and a range of partner agencies.

Experience preferred:

• Experience of working within as a Service Manager in a Fostering Team within the UK Social Care industry.

The team:

• Well-structured organised team, growing their staffing levels

Minimum requirements:

• 3 years' post qualifying experience in a similar role within the UK
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• DipSW/CQSW equivalent

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Service Manager - Fostering Service role, or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Portsmouth please contact Ollie Barrett or email in your updated CV to us today.