Service Manager - Multi Agency Disciplinary Team - London Borough of Hillingdon : Job Details

Job Title: Service Manager - Multi Agency Disciplinary Team

Location: Uxbridge, London

Salary: £67,812 - £72,480 per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 36 Hours per week

Closing Date: 14th March 2025

About the role:

Hillingdon Council is excited to announce the creation of multiple new Service Manager roles in response to national reforms and to ensure that family help is the focus of our transformation work. As a Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering services in accordance with legislation, National Standards, safeguarding procedures, and local policies. You will develop effective multi-disciplinary practices to maximise the use of resources and provide efficient and effective services to children, families, and carers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and implementation of services across all areas, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships within the council and with external partners.
• Manage and monitor financial budgets, ensuring expenditure is in line with council policies.
• Oversee the recruitment, retention, and ongoing development of high-quality services.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that service plans and performance targets align with statutory requirements and local priorities.

About you:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in managing and delivering services in compliance with legislation, National Standards, safeguarding procedures, and local policies.
• Strong background in developing multi-disciplinary practices and optimising resource use.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining joint planning, service delivery, commissioning, and purchasing with other agency bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain strong partnerships within the council and with external partners.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Strong financial management and budget monitoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead a team, driving continuous improvement in service quality and delivery.

About us:

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

Work Life Balance:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Hillingdon Sport Leisure
• Cycle Purchase Scheme
• Discount on Golf Fees
• Financial Benefits
• Vivup Benefits
• Eye Care
• Mental Health Support
• Support and Counselling Services

Commute with Ease:

• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Additional Information:

Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Support Services Manager, Support Manager, Services Coordinator, Support Services, Social Care Manager, Social Services, Health and Social Care, Care Manager, Support Worker, Support Worker Team Lead, Social Care Lead, Safeguarding, Care Team Support may also be considered for this role.