Service Manager (Higher)

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  • City, Swindon
  • Jan 21, 2026
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Job Description

Service Manager
Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, United Kingdom
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00
Pay Rate: £ 47.67 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR21511
Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee quality assurance activity within Children s Social Care

  • Manage and coordinate monthly practice audits and thematic audits

  • Identify key learning from audit activity and quality findings

  • Facilitate learning forums to ensure lessons are embedded into practice

  • Support preparation for Ofsted inspections and monitoring visits

  • Contribute to driving continuous practice improvement across the Quality Assurance service

  • Strengthen quality assurance capacity to support service development

Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements

  • Significant experience within Children s Social Care

  • Strong knowledge of quality assurance frameworks and audit processes

  • Experience supporting or preparing for Ofsted inspections

  • Ability to analyse practice, identify learning, and promote improvement

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Nice-to-Have Requirements

  • Experience leading thematic audits

  • Background in service improvement or performance management

  • Experience facilitating learning or reflective practice forums


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