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Managing a service

As well as providing inspiring leadership, social care managers have to deliver a safe and effective service that is meeting its objectives and contractual and legal requirements.

We know there’s lots that goes into managing an adult social care service, and we have advice and tools to help. Find out more in the sections below.

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