Service Manager- Localities
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £69,037.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement Access to an occupational pension scheme A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 244433 |
Summary
Join Wakefield’s Outstanding leadership team and make a real difference.
As a Locality Service Manager for the Hemsworth and Featherstone area you will be responsible for four locality teams, which are based in our community hubs. You will drive and oversee the work of the service which includes assessing and delivering intervention to children and young people in need of help and protection. You will lead the service to ensure a robust workforce and practice which is aspirational and drives timely outcomes for our children.
If you are as passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential as we are, this could be the perfect job for you. Our approach is beyond partnership and collaboration, we have real connection with our partners, who are just as committed and energetic about making the necessary changes as we are. You will be a key figure in the Wakefield Families Together cluster, promoting a truly shared responsibility for success, and a passion and energy from everyone involved.
Essential requirement of the role:
Professional social work qualification and registration with professional body
Proven ability to lead and manage teams, and create a high performing service
Strong business planning and management skills, including planning competing priorities and resources
Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and policy frameworks that impact upon the service
In return for you bringing your passion, expertise and drive, we offer:
A place on a permanent, dynamic, supportive and committed leadership team who welcome innovation
Regular, reflective supervision to support your practice and professional development
Comprehensive training, including professional development and courses to support your wellbeing e.g. resilience and managing stress
Minimum of 30 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays rising to 33 (subject to length of service)
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Interviews are to be held w/c 12th January 2025
For further information on this role, please contact Claire Smith, Head of Service
As a Locality Service Manager for the Hemsworth and Featherstone area you will be responsible for four locality teams, which are based in our community hubs. You will drive and oversee the work of the service which includes assessing and delivering intervention to children and young people in need of help and protection. You will lead the service to ensure a robust workforce and practice which is aspirational and drives timely outcomes for our children.
If you are as passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential as we are, this could be the perfect job for you. Our approach is beyond partnership and collaboration, we have real connection with our partners, who are just as committed and energetic about making the necessary changes as we are. You will be a key figure in the Wakefield Families Together cluster, promoting a truly shared responsibility for success, and a passion and energy from everyone involved.
Essential requirement of the role:
Professional social work qualification and registration with professional body
Proven ability to lead and manage teams, and create a high performing service
Strong business planning and management skills, including planning competing priorities and resources
Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and policy frameworks that impact upon the service
In return for you bringing your passion, expertise and drive, we offer:
A place on a permanent, dynamic, supportive and committed leadership team who welcome innovation
Regular, reflective supervision to support your practice and professional development
Comprehensive training, including professional development and courses to support your wellbeing e.g. resilience and managing stress
Minimum of 30 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays rising to 33 (subject to length of service)
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Interviews are to be held w/c 12th January 2025
For further information on this role, please contact Claire Smith, Head of Service