Service Manager Conference and Review
- Bedfordshire
- £55,584-59,163 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Family: Enabling - CBG14
Salary: £55,584 - £59,163 per annum pro rata + Standard MRS £4,650 + Enhanced MRS £10,350 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 per week
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date: 21st September 2025
Interview Date: 29th September 2025About the RoleCentral Bedfordshire Council is seeking an innovative and dynamic Service Manager to lead our Conference and Review Service. This is a unique opportunity to shape practice quality and drive improvement across statutory services for children and families.You will lead a skilled team of Child Protection Chairs, Independent Reviewing Officers, the Local Area Designated Officer (LADO) service, and the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) manager. Together, you will ensure we meet statutory obligations under the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010 and the IRO Handbook.The role also carries responsibility for quality assurance activity, including Domestic Homicide Reviews, Rapid Reviews, and Safeguarding Practice Reviews. You will represent Children's Services on key panels, facilitate reflective learning sets, and contribute to the development of practice standards.As part of the extended leadership team, you'll work closely with Heads of Service, the Principal Social Worker, Service Directors, and the Director of Children's Services. You will help shape both operational delivery and strategic direction, including supporting our response to the Families First Initiative.This is an exciting time to join us. Children's Services has been recognised as 'Employer of the Year' and rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2025. We are proud of our relationship-based practice, high performance, and culture of learning and development.About YouWe are looking for a leader who is:
- A qualified social worker with extensive experience in Children's Social Care.
- Skilled in leadership and performance improvement, with the ability to analyse, problem-solve and act decisively.
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding frameworks, statutory guidance, and regulatory standards.
- Able to collaborate across services and influence at all levels, leading change effectively.
- A detailed, structured account of your experience in leading a team or service.
- A personal statement explaining why you are the right candidate.