social services managers

Overview

·        provides leadership and management to ensure services are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements and in line with the local authority social services department’s policies and procedures.

·        determines staffing, financial, material and other short and long-term needs.

·        plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of social services staff.

·        monitors and evaluates departmental performance with a view to improving social service provision.

·        studies and advises upon changes in legislation that will impact upon social service provision.

·        liaises with representatives of other relevant agencies.