Service Manager - Cared for Children Service
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £54,994 to £62,777 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Crewe, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire East |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3230 |
Summary
Joining Children’s Social Care at Cheshire East Council means becoming part of a progressive, supportive and forward-thinking service that is dedicated to make a difference of the lives of children and young people. We pride ourselves on putting children and young people first and helping them become the very best version of themselves possible.
Our working culture is people focused ensuring every team member is supported and provided with all the tools needed to thrive in their role. We have competitive benefits, flexible work-life balance and a focus on health and wellbeing ensuring that you can achieve your career aspirations and goals whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
By joining us you will be part of a council that is helping to build brighter futures for the children and families we serve, where you can make a lasting memory on the lives of others every day.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced service manager to join our Cared for Children service.
About the role
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Cared for Children service, and you will specifically have oversight of our Court team and Family Time service. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, child-centred practice, effective performance management, and compliance with statutory responsibilities, including the Public Law Outline.
You will work closely with Heads of Service, peer Service Managers, Team Managers, and multi-agency partners to embed a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation. Our Court team has recently been implemented, and the successful applicant will be expected to continue to embed the team within the wider service, improving collaboration with key partners, such as the Court, Cafcass and our legal services.
The successful candidate will:
Be passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes for cared for children
Want to be part of our improvement journey at Cheshire East in order for strong social work practice to flourish
Have extensive experience of being a service manager for children and young people
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
Career Progression: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our teams.
NHS Fleet Solutions Green Car Scheme: Drive a brand-new electric or hybrid car with no deposit or credit checks and save on tax and National Insurance. It’s a smart way to cut your monthly costs, making your take-home feel like a pay rise. With constant special offers and used vehicles available we don’t just make driving an electric vehicle less expensive than through a dealership, we make it affordable.
Vivup Home & Electronics Scheme: Spread the cost of essentials like white goods, tech, and furniture with no upfront payments and potential tax savings.
Hybrid Working: Flexible work options, including regular work-from-home opportunities, with the requirement to attend the office as needed. The Finance Team is based in Delamere House, Crewe, with the option to work in Macclesfield Town Hall and a need to attend meetings across the borough.
Cheshire Pension Fund (LGPS): A secure, inflation-proof pension with generous employer contributions, tax relief, and family protection.
Competitive Salary: With a pending pay award.
Flexible Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, with up to 18 days of flexible leave per year.
Annual Leave: 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 31 days after just 5 years of service.
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
For a more informal conversation regarding this position please get in contact with us at Allison.Sollom@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Our working culture is people focused ensuring every team member is supported and provided with all the tools needed to thrive in their role. We have competitive benefits, flexible work-life balance and a focus on health and wellbeing ensuring that you can achieve your career aspirations and goals whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
By joining us you will be part of a council that is helping to build brighter futures for the children and families we serve, where you can make a lasting memory on the lives of others every day.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced service manager to join our Cared for Children service.
About the role
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Cared for Children service, and you will specifically have oversight of our Court team and Family Time service. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, child-centred practice, effective performance management, and compliance with statutory responsibilities, including the Public Law Outline.
You will work closely with Heads of Service, peer Service Managers, Team Managers, and multi-agency partners to embed a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation. Our Court team has recently been implemented, and the successful applicant will be expected to continue to embed the team within the wider service, improving collaboration with key partners, such as the Court, Cafcass and our legal services.
The successful candidate will:
Be passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes for cared for children
Want to be part of our improvement journey at Cheshire East in order for strong social work practice to flourish
Have extensive experience of being a service manager for children and young people
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
Career Progression: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our teams.
NHS Fleet Solutions Green Car Scheme: Drive a brand-new electric or hybrid car with no deposit or credit checks and save on tax and National Insurance. It’s a smart way to cut your monthly costs, making your take-home feel like a pay rise. With constant special offers and used vehicles available we don’t just make driving an electric vehicle less expensive than through a dealership, we make it affordable.
Vivup Home & Electronics Scheme: Spread the cost of essentials like white goods, tech, and furniture with no upfront payments and potential tax savings.
Hybrid Working: Flexible work options, including regular work-from-home opportunities, with the requirement to attend the office as needed. The Finance Team is based in Delamere House, Crewe, with the option to work in Macclesfield Town Hall and a need to attend meetings across the borough.
Cheshire Pension Fund (LGPS): A secure, inflation-proof pension with generous employer contributions, tax relief, and family protection.
Competitive Salary: With a pending pay award.
Flexible Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, with up to 18 days of flexible leave per year.
Annual Leave: 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 31 days after just 5 years of service.
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
For a more informal conversation regarding this position please get in contact with us at Allison.Sollom@cheshireeast.gov.uk