Shape the Future of Children''s Services in SwindonAre you passionate about ensuring excellence in children''s social services? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to drive quality and innovation? Swindon Borough Council is seeking an exceptional Service Manager to lead our Quality Assurance function within Children''s Services.Your ImpactIn this critical role, you''ll be the guardian of quality across our children''s services, ensuring that:The voice of the child remains at the heart of everything we doPractice excellence thrives through meaningful performance managementData and evidence drive service improvements that create real impact for children and familiesTeams are empowered to achieve, improve, and find solutionsWhat Makes This Role SpecialThis isn''t just about monitoring compliance. You''ll be a strategic leader who:Creates the conditions for relationship-based practice to flourishEmbeds a culture of reflection, feedback, and continuous learningObserves practice firsthand and provides meaningful feedback that transforms service deliveryAnticipates risks and develops innovative solutions to complex challengesWho You AreThe ideal candidate will bring:Significant social work experience and existing quality assurance expertise alongside a recognised Social Work qualification with Social Work England registrationProven experience in child protection and safeguarding services that has helped you to know what good practice looks like Strong leadership abilities w