Children’s Services Manager
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring an in-office Senior Children’s Services Manager in Elgin and Buckay, Moray, paying £52k per annum to lead residential care and community services.
- Role
- Children’s Services Manager
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- Elgin and Buckie, Moray
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £52,000 per annum
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-09
The role
A leadership role at Action for Children in Elgin, Moray, managing two children's homes and community-based services. The manager will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensure financial sustainability, and support high-quality practice. They will lead multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for children and families.
What you'll do
- Championing the highest standards of safeguarding practice by leading and managing processes.
- Providing strategic leadership to shape, strengthen, and expand services across Moray.
- Building and sustaining strong partnership networks for collaboration.
- Recruiting, supporting, and developing diverse teams of social care staff.
What it takes
- Relevant professional qualification with a leadership or management qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in practice and leadership.
- Proven experience managing commissioned services and multi-agency partners.
- Substantial experience overseeing operational services for children and families.
- Strong experience leading social care teams.
- Experience embedding effective safeguarding practices.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave, training opportunities, flexible maternity/paternity/adoption packages, up to 7% employer contribution, life assurance cover, Blue Light Card eligibility.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in Elgin with travel across Moray.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is approximately £52,000 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates need a professional qualification plus leadership experience and extensive knowledge in safeguarding practice.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by midnight on July 9th.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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