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Service Manager Family Support & Safeguarding (Long Term CIN/CP) Location: Dagenham Service: Family Support & Safeguarding Long Term CIN/CP Salary: Up to 76,005 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Manager to join the Family Support & Safeguarding (Long Term Children in Need / Child Protection) Team in Dagenham . This senior leadership role focuses on providing strategic oversight and operational management to ensure high-quality services for children and families. You will lead multiple managers and teams, ensuring statutory duties are fulfilled, performance standards are achieved, and service improvements are continuously implemented. Key Responsibilities Provide strong, visible leadership and professional supervision to motivate, manage, and develop staff to deliver high-quality services Directly supervise and appraise managers responsible for teams of Social Workers, Intervention Workers, partners, and students Ensure an effective duty system is in place across the service area Monitor service performance using electronic systems to ensure targets are met and risks are addressed promptly Oversee the allocation, progression, and closure of casework across the service Maintain oversight of court-related work and ensure compliance with court timetables, working closely with legal teams Conduct regular audits of casework and use findings to drive continuous improvement in practice standards Provide operational performance reports to Children's Leadership to support strategic oversight Ensure statutory responsibilities are fulfilled for children under Children Act 1989 , including Children in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care Lead service development initiatives and implement new approaches to improve outcomes for children and families Chair complex meetings including legal planning meetings, pre-proceedings meetings, and strategy meetings Ensure case recording is completed to a consistently high standard and within statutory timescales Manage delegated service budgets and ensure financial accountability and compliance with council policies Keep senior leadership informed of risks, safeguarding concerns, and significant case developments Essential Requirements Recognised Social Work qualification (BA / MA / DipSW / CQSW or equivalent) Registration with Social Work England or eligibility to register Accredited management qualification or equivalent leadership experience Extensive experience within Children's Social Care and Safeguarding services Strong understanding of statutory frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and court processes Demonstrated leadership and service management experience Benefits Competitive salary of up to 76,005 per annum Permanent full-time role offering long-term career stability Opportunities for leadership development and strategic influence within children's services Supportive organisational culture focused on continuous improvement Opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive meaningful service change Why Dagenham ? Dagenham is part of East London and offers a vibrant and diverse community with excellent transport links to London . The area continues to benefit from regeneration, green spaces, and strong community networks, making it a rewarding place to build a leadership career in children's services. Why Work With Sanctuary Personnel ? Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency with an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. They specialise in placing professionals into high-quality roles while offering competitive salaries and ongoing career support. Sanctuary is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. TPBN1_UKTJ