Service Manager - Leaving Care Team

Location Middlesbrough
Job type Contract
Salary £400 per day
Reference 222909

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Location: Middlesbrough

Pay rate (Assignment rate): £400 per day

Contract Length: 3-Months

Summary:

The role of a Basic Service Manager for a Leaving Care team involves managing services that support young people transitioning from the care system to independent living. This role typically requires both managerial skills and a strong understanding of social care.

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Requirements for the Service Manager role:

  • Degree in Social Work or a related field (e.g., youth work, social care).
  • Professional registration with relevant bodies (in the UK, this is typically Social Work England).
  • Postgraduate qualifications in management or social care may be beneficial but not always essential.
  • Significant experience in social work, specifically working with children in care, care leavers, or vulnerable young people.
  • Management or supervisory experience within a social care or child protection setting.
  • Experience working within multi-agency teams (e.g., health, education, housing services).

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