Service Manager - Children´s Services Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £66,930 - £71,964 Permanent Apply By 3 May, 2026 Posted On 10 April, 2026
Milton Keynes Council
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Base: £66,930 - £71,964; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Qualified social worker with current registration
Significant post-qualifying management experience
Knowledge of children act 1989 and 2004
Milton Keynes Council is seeking a Service Manager for Children's Services to provide strategic leadership in Family Help and Child Protection services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in social work management, a strong knowledge of safeguarding practices, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
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Job Summary
This pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership across Family Help and Child Protection services within the Child First, Family Led approach.
The successful candidate will oversee Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams and ensure robust statutory duties are applied effectively under the Children Act.
Benefits include a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, 28 days annual leave increasing to 32 days, and access to a salary sacrifice car scheme.
Matching Summary
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Milton Keynes Council is seeking a Service Manager for Children's Services to provide strategic leadership in Family Help and Child Protection services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in social work management, a strong knowledge of safeguarding practices, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
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Salary
Base: £66,930 - £71,964; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, 28-32 days leave, childcare subsidy, health cash plan
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Qualified social worker with current registration
Significant post-qualifying management experience
Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and 2004
Experience leading multi-agency partnerships
Full UK driving licence and vehicle access
Nice-to-have
Values-led approach to family support
Strong track record in practice improvement
Confident communicator for diverse stakeholders
Collaborative team culture alignment
Key Requirements
Qualified social worker with Social Work England registration
Substantial management experience in children and families social work