Service Manager - Children with Disability Service & DSCO

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Salary £68,471 - £73,121 and Excellent Benefits

Basis Full time

Kimberworth Place 04/10/2026 Service Manager
- Children with Disability Service & DSCO

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

Salary £68,471 - £73,121 and Excellent Benefits Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Childrens Social Work Date posted 22/09/2026 Job reference REQ
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Directorate
- Children and Young People's Services

Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours per week

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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.

• 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…