Directorate - Children and Young People's Services

Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours per week

Now is the time to come and work for Rotherham Council Children and Young People’s Service. For more information about Rotherham Social Care jobs, please visit: https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/childrens-social-work-jobs 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Service Manager to lead our Children with Disability Teams within Children’s Social Care in Rotherham. This is a pivotal role where you will drive high-quality services that make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families.

As Service Manager and the Designated Social Care Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring that our teams deliver safe, effective, support. You will champion best practice, promote inclusion, and work collaboratively with partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Are you an experienced leader with an excellent understanding of Children’s Services, including Children with a Disability? Are you passionate about outcomes for children & young people and outstanding practice? Are you able to establish strong working relationships with partner agencies and services, to promote the best environment for children & young people? If so, this post could be for you.

We are looking for a Service Manager who is committed to high quality and restorative practice. We are looking for an effective leader who can guide the teams and focus upon service delivery and development. 

The Service Manager for the Children with Disability teams will:

• Lead and manage Children with Disability social work teams (Early Help and Social Care), ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and local policies.
• Chair Rotherham’s Short Break panel and Social Care lead for Rotherham’s Short Break service.
• Fulfil responsibilities linked to the Designated Social Care Officer role, ensuring robust safeguarding arrangements and compliance with local and national guidance.
• Manage the Autism Information and Advice Service.
• Implementation of Rotherham’s SEND action plan.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.
• Support and develop team managers and practitioners through effective supervision and performance management.
• Work closely with health, education, and voluntary sector partners to provide integrated support for children and families.
• Monitor budgets and resources to ensure efficient and effective use.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development across Children’s Social Care.
• Provide written reports, briefings and presentations to a wide range of stakeholders including elected members.
• Ensure the service complies with all standards and legislative requirements and are focussed on delivering successful outcomes for all children and young people.
• Foster a commitment to continuous growth and development for the staff teams.
• Work systemically with a range of agencies and both internal and external partners to ensure a joined-up service centred for children with SEND.

About you

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in children’s social care, including work with children with a disability.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and best practice in children’s services.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to promote a learning and coaching culture.
• Add value and make the most of available resources.

Key benefits of working at Rotherham Council’s Children and Young People’s service are:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Investment in you as a manager involving support, supervision, training and opportunity for professional development and progression.
• Local Authority pension and 31 days annual leave, increasing after 5 years’ service.

About Yorkshire

Rotherham and the wider South Yorkshire region is a great place to live and a stone’s throw from some of the UK’s finest towns and cities and is home to some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. Easy to reach from Sheffield or Leeds, there are plenty of places to see, things to do and property is excellent value for money - all within a 2-hour train journey from London.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity and / or would like a conversation about this role, please email;

Angela Guirey, Head of Service for Locality and Children with Disability Teams

Angela.Guirey@rotherham.gov.uk

Salary will be determined dependent on experience and qualifications.  Progression through grades will be subject to individual development and assessment within the role.

Closing date – 04.10.2026

Interview date – TBC