Service Manager

Service Manager focuses on kibble charity is a specialist service provider that has for over 160 years supported children and young people (aged 5-26) to manage past trauma, giving them consistent love.

What the role involves

• Kibble charity is a specialist service provider that has for over 160 years supported children and young people (aged 5-26) to manage past trauma, giving them consistent love.
• Authorising annual leave, approving training requests and managing absence.
• Ensuring new staff receive an appropriate induction and development opportunities.
• Driving, shaping and reinforcing a positive culture in line with organisational values.
• Having a good understanding of all children and young people’s care plans within the service.
• Actively developing and maintaining links and partnership working with all other Kibble Services.

Skills and requirements

• Possession of or working towards Introduction to Social Pedagogy or/SVQ4 or equivalent SCQF Level 8/9 qualification.
• Three years experience of working with children or young people in residential/day care.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children, young people and staff.
• Experience of motivating and leading others and providing support and guidance to staff or peers.

Candidate fit

• operational ownership, people coordination, problem-solving, and clear communication