Social services managers have the responsibility for strategic and operational leadership and management of staff teams and resources within and or across social services. They are responsible for the implementation of legislation and policies relating to, for example, decisions about vulnerable people. they promote social work and social care values and ethics, equality and diversity, and relevant codes guiding practice. They are responsible for liaising with other professionals in criminal justice, education and health. They can be responsible for contributing to local and national policy development.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Providing overall direction and management for a service, facility, organization or centre;
(b) Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for staff;
(c) Monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to the provision of welfare, housing, and other social services;
(d) Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services;
(e) Liaising with other welfare and health services providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination;
(f) Advising government bodies about measures to improve welfare services and facilities;
(g) Representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums;
(h) Establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources;
(i) Establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures;
(j) Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.