https://jobs.co.uk/job/service-manager-child-protection-services-pertemps-plymouth--9dc8d1d0-f219-435d-87e5-a0524e40dfcc RSS feed for Service Manager - Child Protection Services at Pertemps Plymouth. en-gb Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:35:46 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/service-manager-child-protection-services-pertemps-plymouth--9dc8d1d0-f219-435d-87e5-a0524e40dfcc https://jobs.co.uk/job/service-manager-child-protection-services-pertemps-plymouth--9dc8d1d0-f219-435d-87e5-a0524e40dfcc Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:41:05 GMT Location: Plymouth | Salary: £47.53 per hour | Type: Full time, Temporary | Service Manager - Child Protection Services £47.53 per hour PAYE | £62.45 per hour Umbrella 37 hours per week 26-week assignment Hybrid working | 3 days on site, 2 days remote We are recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to join a Child Protection Service on an interim basis for an initial 26-week assignment. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for driving service quality, performance and positive outcomes for children, young people and families. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across key service areas including referral and assessment, children's social work and permanency services, including fostering.  Working within a fast-paced environment, you will support and develop managers and frontline teams, ensuring services are safe, compliant and focused on delivering the best possible outcomes. Key responsibilities Lead and manage operational children's services teams Oversee referral and assessment, children's social work and permanency services Drive performance against statutory and organisational targets Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures Lead service improvement activity and embed best p... Full time, Temporary