Service Manager (Interim) Location: 4 Manchester Road, BD5 0QL Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00 Pay Rate: £312.40 Per Day Job Ref: (phone number removed)Job Responsibilities Lead and manage a social work team, providing clear direction, supervision, and professional support. Motivate and inspire staff to deliver high-quality services and achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Oversee the Children s Respite Service and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Drive service improvement to achieve positive inspection outcomes. Promote best practice in safeguarding children and ensure statutory responsibilities are met. Manage risk effectively, ensuring appropriate decision-making and escalation where required. Oversee workforce management, including performance management, staff development, and addressing staffing issues. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to improve outcomes for children and families. Ensure services operate in line with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. Person Specifications Must-Have HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration. Significant experience managing a social work team. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire staff. Good understanding of regulated services and inspection frameworks. Experience leading services to achieve positive inspection outcomes. Strong knowledge of ..... full job details .....