Interim Service Manager Children with Disabilities Service
Location: Eastern Region
Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract
Working Arrangements: 3-4 Days On Site
Pay Rate: £500-£600 per day
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Service Manager to join a Local Authority in the Eastern Region, supporting a Children with Disabilities Service during a key period of improvement and transformation.
This role will play a pivotal part in driving service improvement, overseeing the delivery of a Short Breaks provision, and supporting the wider Children with Disabilities Service to achieve positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support service improvement initiatives across the Children with Disabilities Service.
- Oversee the delivery, development, and quality assurance of Short Breaks provision for children and young people with disabilities.
- Drive operational excellence and embed best practice across teams.
- Support managers and practitioners through service developments and change programmes.
- Act as a key link between strategic objectives and frontline service delivery.
- Contribute to service redesign, transformation projects, and continuous improvement activity.
- Provide budget oversight and support sound financial decision-making.
Skills/Experience
- Recent management experience within a Children with Disabilities Service.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory responsibilities, and Children’s Services practice.
- Proven track record of leading service improvement and successfully managing change.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Able to balance strategic leadership with a hands-on operational approach.
- Experience using Liquidlogic and performance reporting tools would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children’s Services leader who can quickly assess service needs, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and support teams in delivering meaningful and lasting improvements for children with disabilities and their families.
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity, please get in touch directly or apply today.
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