Service Manager (Children’s)
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,384 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | B377PU |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Social Life Opportunities (SoLO) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Location: Solihull (with flexible hybrid working options)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
Salary: £33,384 per annum
Contract: Permanent
About SoLO (Social Life Opportunities)
SoLO is a vibrant, inclusive charity supporting children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities to live life to the fullest. Through tailored activities and services, we empower our members to develop skills, confidence, and independence in a safe and supportive environment.
Find out more: www.sociallifeopportunities.org
The Role:
As our new Service Manager (Children’s), you’ll be at the forefront of our children’s services, leading a committed team to deliver innovative and person-centred activities. You’ll ensure high-quality support, champion safeguarding, manage staff and budgets, and work closely with families and external partners to make a real difference in young lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage multiple children’s service projects.
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the children’s team.
Drive person-centred planning and quality outcomes for children with learning disabilities.
Oversee staff recruitment, training, and performance.
Maintain high standards of compliance, record-keeping, and reporting.
Collaborate with families, professionals, and external partners.
Develop new service opportunities to meet community needs.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Experience in managing services for children or similar settings
✅ Understanding of learning disabilities and person-centred support
✅ Excellent planning, communication, and team leadership skills
✅ A proactive, compassionate, and organised approach
✅ Relevant management qualification (or willingness to work towards)
✅ GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
What We Offer:
✨ 31 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
✨ Flexible hybrid working arrangements
✨ Comprehensive training & development
✨ Pension and company sick pay
✨ Employee Assistance Programme
✨ A warm, supportive workplace culture where your impact is truly valued
Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?
Join a charity where your leadership and passion can change lives. Apply now and be part of something special.
For more information or to apply, visit www.sociallifeopportunities.org
Closing date: 3rd August
Interviews week commencing 4th August
SoLO is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
Salary: £33,384 per annum
Contract: Permanent
About SoLO (Social Life Opportunities)
SoLO is a vibrant, inclusive charity supporting children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities to live life to the fullest. Through tailored activities and services, we empower our members to develop skills, confidence, and independence in a safe and supportive environment.
Find out more: www.sociallifeopportunities.org
The Role:
As our new Service Manager (Children’s), you’ll be at the forefront of our children’s services, leading a committed team to deliver innovative and person-centred activities. You’ll ensure high-quality support, champion safeguarding, manage staff and budgets, and work closely with families and external partners to make a real difference in young lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage multiple children’s service projects.
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the children’s team.
Drive person-centred planning and quality outcomes for children with learning disabilities.
Oversee staff recruitment, training, and performance.
Maintain high standards of compliance, record-keeping, and reporting.
Collaborate with families, professionals, and external partners.
Develop new service opportunities to meet community needs.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Experience in managing services for children or similar settings
✅ Understanding of learning disabilities and person-centred support
✅ Excellent planning, communication, and team leadership skills
✅ A proactive, compassionate, and organised approach
✅ Relevant management qualification (or willingness to work towards)
✅ GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
What We Offer:
✨ 31 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
✨ Flexible hybrid working arrangements
✨ Comprehensive training & development
✨ Pension and company sick pay
✨ Employee Assistance Programme
✨ A warm, supportive workplace culture where your impact is truly valued
Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?
Join a charity where your leadership and passion can change lives. Apply now and be part of something special.
For more information or to apply, visit www.sociallifeopportunities.org
Closing date: 3rd August
Interviews week commencing 4th August
SoLO is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.