Service Manager (Children’s Services)
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,785 to £33,384 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | 38 Walnut Close, B37 7PU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Social Life Opportunities (SoLO) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SMCHIL |
Summary
Service Manager (Children’s Services)
Location: Office-based
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,785 – £33,384 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
About SoLO
Social Life Opportunities (SoLO) is a registered charity supporting children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities to flourish and thrive. We deliver safe, inclusive, and empowering services that help our members build confidence, develop life skills, and participate fully in their communities.
The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Service Manager (Children’s Services) to lead and coordinate services for children and young people with learning disabilities. You will ensure services are high-quality, safe, and person-centred, in line with SoLO’s values, policies, and strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will provide strong leadership to staff teams, act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and oversee service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Children’s Services to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality delivery
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Children’s Services
- Line manage, support, and develop staff, ensuring compliance with DBS and training requirements
- Oversee rotas, staffing cover, referrals, and service user support plans
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, risk management, and regulatory requirements
- Manage service budgets and contribute to reporting and audits
- Build positive relationships with families, professionals, and external partners
- Contribute to service development, performance monitoring, and strategic planning
- Participate in the on-call rota (shared basis)
About You
You will have:
Experience in a similar leadership or coordination role
A strong understanding of the needs of children and young people with learning disabilities
Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, and person-centred practice
Strong organisational, communication, and people-management skills
Confidence using IT systems including CRM databases, Excel, and Microsoft Office
A relevant leadership/management qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
What We Offer
31 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
Flexible and hybrid working options (subject to approval)
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Company sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
DBS check provided
SoLO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks.
Location: Office-based
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,785 – £33,384 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
About SoLO
Social Life Opportunities (SoLO) is a registered charity supporting children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities to flourish and thrive. We deliver safe, inclusive, and empowering services that help our members build confidence, develop life skills, and participate fully in their communities.
The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Service Manager (Children’s Services) to lead and coordinate services for children and young people with learning disabilities. You will ensure services are high-quality, safe, and person-centred, in line with SoLO’s values, policies, and strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will provide strong leadership to staff teams, act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and oversee service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Children’s Services to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality delivery
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Children’s Services
- Line manage, support, and develop staff, ensuring compliance with DBS and training requirements
- Oversee rotas, staffing cover, referrals, and service user support plans
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, risk management, and regulatory requirements
- Manage service budgets and contribute to reporting and audits
- Build positive relationships with families, professionals, and external partners
- Contribute to service development, performance monitoring, and strategic planning
- Participate in the on-call rota (shared basis)
About You
You will have:
Experience in a similar leadership or coordination role
A strong understanding of the needs of children and young people with learning disabilities
Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, and person-centred practice
Strong organisational, communication, and people-management skills
Confidence using IT systems including CRM databases, Excel, and Microsoft Office
A relevant leadership/management qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
What We Offer
31 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
Flexible and hybrid working options (subject to approval)
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Company sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
DBS check provided
SoLO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks.