Job Description

Joining Children's Social Care at Cheshire East Council means becoming part of a progressive, supportive and forward-thinking service that is dedicated to make a difference of the lives of children and young people. We pride ourselves on putting children and young people first and helping them become the very best version of themselves possible.



Our working culture is people focused ensuring every team member is supported and provided with all the tools needed to thrive in their role. We have competitive benefits, flexible work-life balance and a focus on health and wellbeing ensuring that you can achieve your career aspirations and goals whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.



By joining us you will be part of a council that is helping to build brighter futures for the children and families we serve, where you can make a lasting memory on the lives of others every day.



An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced service manager to join our Cared for Children service.

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Crewe

Job Category

Children and Young People Services

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 12

Salary Min

54,994 per annum

Salary Max

62,777 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

22/08/2025

Ref No

E3230
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.



At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.



If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.



As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.



Brighter Future



www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx

About the role

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Cared for Children service, and you will specifically have oversight of our Court team and Family Time service. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, timely, child-centred practice, effective performance management, and compliance with statutory responsibilities, including the Public Law Outline.



You will work closely with Heads of Service, peer Service Managers, Team Managers, and multi-agency partners to embed a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation. Our Court team has recently been implemented, and the successful applicant will be expected to continue to embed the team within the wider service, improving collaboration with key partners, such as the Court, Cafcass and our legal services.

The successful candidate will:

Be passionate about achieving outstanding outcomes for cared for children Want to be part of our improvement journey at Cheshire East in order for strong social work practice to flourish Have extensive experience of being a service manager for children and young people

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

Career Progression:

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our teams.

NHS Fleet Solutions Green Car Scheme:

Drive a brand-new electric or hybrid car with no deposit or credit checks and save on tax and National Insurance. It's a smart way to cut your monthly costs, making your take-home feel like a pay rise. With constant special offers and used vehicles available we don't just make driving an electric vehicle less expensive than through a dealership, we make it affordable.

Vivup Home & Electronics Scheme:

Spread the cost of essentials like white goods, tech, and furniture with no upfront payments and potential tax savings.

Hybrid Working:

Flexible work options, including regular work-from-home opportunities, with the requirement to attend the office as needed. The Finance Team is based in Delamere House, Crewe, with the option to work in Macclesfield Town Hall and a need to attend meetings across the borough.

Cheshire Pension Fund (LGPS):

A secure, inflation-proof pension with generous employer contributions, tax relief, and family protection.

Competitive Salary:

With a pending pay award.

Flexible Working Pattern:

37 hours per week, with up to 18 days of flexible leave per year.

Annual Leave:

26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 31 days after just 5 years of service.

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!



For a more informal conversation regarding this position please get in contact with us at Allison.Sollom@cheshireeast.gov.uk



Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.



Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.



If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.



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