Remedy Social Work

Service Manager - Leaving care

📍 Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 11, 2026
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Job Description

Our client Peterborough City council is looking for a Service Manager to join their Leaving care team.

Main Responsibilities

Leading and managing the Leaving Care service, including team managers, personal advisers, social workers, and support staff.
Ensuring the local authority meets its statutory duties toward care leavers under relevant legislation.
Developing and implementing strategies to improve outcomes for care-experienced young people.
Overseeing pathway planning, accommodation support, education, employment, training, health, and wellbeing services.
Monitoring service performance, quality assurance, and compliance with regulations.
Managing budgets, commissioning services, and ensuring value for money.
Working collaboratively with housing providers, education services, health partners, employers, and voluntary organizations.
Preparing reports and presenting information to senior leaders, elected members, and inspection bodies.
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