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- Salary
- £500/day
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
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About Us
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Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than
just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving
organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming
recruitment in the public and private sectors.
In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private
sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities,
such as local councils and central government departments, often
struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to
qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory
constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter
high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and
temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for
niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the
universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need
for efficient workforce solutions.
Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with
innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse
organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations
face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes,
reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With
an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic
Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific
needs of both public and private sectors.
Job Description
3 months contract with a local authority
Rate: £500 per day umbrella
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, offering a daily rate of £500 under an umbrella arrangement. The Service Manager will lead and manage a high-quality Children's Social Care service, focusing on safeguarding children and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes. The role involves providing strategic and operational leadership across teams handling complex cases, child protection issues, and looked-after children, ensuring services are delivered effectively, safely, and in compliance with statutory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to Children's Social Care teams.
- Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality social work practices across the service area.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Offer professional guidance and oversight on complex and high-risk cases.
- Establish and maintain clear performance standards, practice expectations, and accountability frameworks.
- Develop and motivate staff through effective supervision, coaching, and performance management.
Requirements:
- Significant experience within Children's Social Care services.
- Experience managing safeguarding, child protection, looked-after children, or family support services.
- Proven experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Recognised Social Work Qualification (Degree, Diploma, CQSW, CSS or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
Additional Information
- Working hours are 37 hours per week.
- The role is based at Cambridgeshire Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 6NP.
- Hybrid working arrangements are available, ideally 3 days in person and 2 days at home.
- An enhanced DBS with Adults & Children's Barred List is required.
- Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The application deadline is approaching, so apply as soon as possible.