Job Description

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Service Manager MASH/ESST and CWD (CDC)

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Civic Office
01/02/2026


Service Manager MASH/ESST and CWD (CDC)


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Grade 12, 57,571 - 61,203 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Social Care

Date posted

19/01/2026

Job reference

REQ21959

Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster

Salary: Grade 12, 57,571 - 61,203

depending on experience

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 1st February 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?

We have an opportunity for you. A permanent Service Manager for MASH, ESST and CWD.

Duties include assisting the Head of Service, to lead, and manage the Multiagency Safeguarding Hub, Out of Hours (ESST) Team and Children's Social Care Children with Disability team. These are pivotal roles in ensuring ongoing improvements in practice and reform to deliver good outcomes for children and families in Doncaster. You will manage Team managers across these services and will develop and maintain excellent standards of practice/performance. You will be expected to work closely with key partner organisations regarding both operational and strategic matters.

You will be a qualified, registered Social Worker with considerable experience of working in a statutory setting. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and can drive and nurture performance in a supportive environment whilst being a part of our journey from good to outstanding.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the Job Role Summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing week commencing 2nd February 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 9th February 2026.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Emma Smith (Head of Service), via email emma.smith@doncaster.gov.uk

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Service Manager MASH/ESST and CWD (CDC)