Service Manager - Leaving Care
Service Manager - Leaving Care
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Location:Loxley House Station Street Nottingham NG2 3NG
Contract Type:Permanent
Worker Type:Hybrid Worker
Working hours:Full time 37 hours per week
Salary: Starting Salary is 54971 (Level one) rising to 58261(Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Councilhere.
About the Role
Join Us in Supporting Nottinghams Care Leavers
Nottingham is a fast-growing vibrant city full of energy and potential. Our children and young people are at the heart of everything we do and while we face challenges like deprivation and inequality were proud of the vital work our teams do every day to protect and support them.
Our Childrens Integrated Services work together to improve childrens lived experiences keep children safe and help them to live healthy and happy lives.
Were excited to offer an opportunity to join our innovative Leaving Care Serviceas a Service Manager reporting to the Head of Service for Children in Care and Care Leavers.
This is a key leadership role working across our Childrens Integrated Services and with partner agencies to improve outcomes for young people transitioning from care.
This is a pivotal moment in our improvement journey offering the chance to shape services for care Care Leavers are some of our most vulnerable children. As such were looking for an experienced leader whos passionate about improving the lives of young people has high aspirations for their future and understands the unique challenges they face.
What were looking for:
- Social Work qualification and SWE registration
- Proven experience in leading Leaving Care services
- A strong grasp of statutory responsibilities Ofsted requirements and multi-agency partnership working
- Strategic vision and the ability to drive high-quality service delivery
Why Nottingham
Joining us means being part of a committed forward-thinking local authority that puts children at the centre of everything we do. We offer:
- A competitive benefits package including flexible working and the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 18.5%.
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.
- The opportunity to shape and lead services that directly impact the lives of Nottinghams most vulnerable children.
Please note: An enhanced DBS check and fluent English (as required under the Immigration Act 2016) are essential for this role.
Wed love you to join our amazing team!
You can find the job description for this posthere
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on theadditional informationfor applicants page.
We value equality diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates of Black Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities to better reflect our communities.
For informal enquiriesplease contact William Hose by email at
Closing Date:22nd June 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
If you have any technical issues when completing your application please contact our Employee Service Centre: youre ready to make a real difference to young people in Nottingham wed love to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
