Service Manager Corporate Parenting
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
12/02/2025
Advert End Date:
03/03/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
Hay band 7 - £64267 - £78106
Further Information
Service Manager – Corporate Parenting
Are you aspirational and enthusiastic about making a difference to the lives of children we care for? Are you an experienced Service Manager or Team Manager looking for your next permanent opportunity? If the answer is Yes, then you could be the person we are looking for.
It is an exciting time to join Peterborough, where with the expert support of Leeds, we embark on the implementation of the Family Valued approach to work with children, young people, and families.
All about the role
We are seeking an experienced Manager with a passion to lead and develop our Corporate Parenting Service. You will work closely with the newly appointed Head of Service for Corporate Parenting and join them and the Children in Care and Care Leaver teams on their journey to drive consistently high-quality services for every child, young person and care experienced adult.
You will be an approachable and visible service manager for the service and will be available to your Team Managers and members of the service. You will be open to innovative ideas and will encourage the sharing of these to the benefit of those receiving a service from us. You will champion the children, young people, and young adults we care for across multiple fora and will challenge discrimination through education and support to internal and external leaders, colleagues, and partners.
You will collaborate with your managers, our quality assurance service, children, young people, and their families to drive the performance and quality of our service delivery. You will have experience of leading a learning culture which promotes and supports the safeguarding of all children and young people we care for. You will have high expectations, provide high challenge and high support to enable your team to do their absolute best for all children and young people.
Through effective line management, reflective supervision, and team collaboration, you will drive a culture of trauma informed and relational practice which involves children, young people, and their families. You will ensure that children, young people, their families, and people who are important to them are valued and are central to all decision making.
You will understand the importance of maintaining familial relationships and will continually review reunification opportunities with your Social Workers and the Independent Reviewing Officer Service.
This is a rolling campaign, so please do not wait for the closing date to apply. We aim to review all applications quickly and contact you soon after your first application
All about you
You have current registration with Social Work England
You are experienced, whilst keen to learn and develop.
You understand the importance of quality assurance activity, feedback, and a learning culture.
You have a full Driving licence and be willing and able to travel locally and sometimes nationally You have an in-depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance relevant to children in care and their experiences.
You are solution focussed and creative, managing challenging situations with confidence and innovation.
You will be aware of the political context of the work we do and be competent and confident in writing and presenting reports to a variety of internal and external partners.
All about our service
Our dynamic service is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making a difference. You will be part of a service led by our new Head of Corporate Parenting who actively promotes, and values open communication, continuous learning, and peer support.
In 2023, Peterborough’s Children’s Services received an OFSTED judgement of inadequate. However, it was highlighted that children in care received appropriate support from the children in care teams and we know our children well.
Our service is vibrant, and our practitioners and managers are committed to achieving life changing outcomes for children and young people. Our enthusiastic and dedicated Social Workers and Managers support each other and have strong relationships with their peers across children’s services and the partnership.
Our purpose-built office offers large river and green space views and is conveniently located near main road and rail transport links, fostering collaboration and seamless integration of services for the best outcomes for children in care.
All About Our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 34 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
· Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
· Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
· Access to car lease scheme
· Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
· Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
· Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
· Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
· Access to our equality, diversity, and inclusion network
· Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All About Our Commitments
This is a rolling campaign, and we will review applications daily so please don’t wait for the closing date to apply.Candidates will be progressed shortly after they apply, and the opportunity will be filled as soon as we identify a suitable candidate, which may be before the closing date. So please do not hesitate, apply today.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We proudly serve the vibrant and diverse communities of Peterborough and are committed to reflecting this diversity within our team. A diverse workforce benefits everyone – our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.