Service Manager CLA Aftercare & CWD

Grays - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 63393 - 73167

Posted on: 28 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Service Manager - Children Looked After (CLA) Aftercare & Children with Disabilities (CWD)

63393 - 73167 per annum (Plus MarketSupplement 5400 per annum*)

Grade: H

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week

About the Department

The CLA Aftercare and CWD service is committed to delivering outstanding care planning permanency and support that enables children and young people to thrive develop independence and achieve the best possible outcomes. Currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted we aspire to continually develop our practice and our people to make a real difference.

This is a dynamic and high-profile service providing ongoing support and intervention for children and young people in care care leavers and children and young people with disabilities ensuring their needs are met and their voices are heard.

About the Role

As a Service Manager you will lead and develop your teams to deliver high-quality relationship-based practice that prioritises the wellbeing and outcomes of every child and young person. You will foster a culture of learning reflection and professional growth ensuring your teams feel valued supported and empowered to excel.

Thurrock has a friendly and supportive Childrens Services Department and we work within the Signs of Safety model use a contextual safeguarding approach and are passionate about developing social work staff with a good training and development offer.

WhatWereLooking For

We are seeking an experienced energetic and passionate qualified social worker with a proven track record of leadership within a statutory childrens social care setting. You may already be an established Service Manager or an aspiring one ready to take the next step in your career.

You will bring strong experience in care planning permanency safeguarding and corporate parenting with the ability to work innovatively and collaboratively across partnerships to meet the diverse and complex needs of our children and young people.

Essential qualifications:A social work qualification and be SWE Registered
DBS Check:Enhanced with Childrens Barred List DBS Check is required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
Ongoing training and professional development
Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
Staff discounts and local offers
A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):23rd October 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External):2nd November 2025

Interview Date: 7th November 2025

Additional Information

*Market Supplement is Subject to Annual Review

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Luke Froment - Service Manager Children Looked After

On email:

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

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DescriptionService Manager - Children Looked After (CLA) Aftercare & Children with Disabilities (CWD)63393 - 73167 per annum (Plus MarketSupplement 5400 per annum*)Grade: HPermanent Contract37 Hours per WeekAbout the DepartmentThe CLA Aftercare and CWD service is committed to delivering outstanding ...