- Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
- Participate in the
Social services manager | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Social services managers plan and co-ordinate the health, welfare and social care support provided by local authorities and charities.
Social services managers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Social services manager you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 43,116 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Social services manager
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44,008 GBP
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42,761 GBP
Average salary for part-time Social services manager
Average salary for full-time Social services manager
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24,816 GBP
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27,197 GBP
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43,116 GBP
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42,761 GBP
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44,008 GBP
Salary over time for Social services manager
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41,143 GBP
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42,198 GBP
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40,835 GBP
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43,102 GBP
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44,087 GBP
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42,819 GBP
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43,116 GBP
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41,504 GBP
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Future outlook for Social services managers
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0% yearly wage growth (on average) 
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Social services manager and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Social services manager. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Social services manager interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
