Children's Services Manager - Midlands (23207)

Barnardo's is seeking a skilled and ambitious Children's Services Manager to lead a diverse and high‑impact portfolio of services across the Midlands.

This is a unique opportunity to oversee a broad range of provision supporting children, young people, and families with varying and often complex needs. The postholder will lead services including Warwickshire BASE, the Household Support Fund, Pathway to Potential, and Wolverhampton Power 2.

In addition, the role includes oversight of Dudley Advocacy, as well as Sandwell SENDIASS and Warwickshire SENDIASS.

This varied portfolio spans early help, targeted support, SEND services, advocacy, and community‑based provision. It requires a confident and adaptive leader able to operate across different service models, funding streams, and local authority areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across a multi‑service, multi‑area portfolio
• Ensu...