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Head of Service - Children's
- Location England
- Job type Contract
- Salary Market related
- Discipline Local Government
- Reference J93504
Head of Service – Children’s
Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35, umbrella)
Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Initially until end of April
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Service – Children’s to lead a portfolio including children’s homes, semi-independent provision, fostering services and corporate parenting functions.
Working closely with senior leaders and partners, you will ensure services are safe, effective and aligned with national standards and local priorities.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership across regulated children’s services
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Act as Responsible Individual for fostering and residential care
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Drive innovation, quality assurance and performance improvement
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Lead on placement sufficiency and commissioning
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Champion co-production and the voice of the child
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Ensure compliance with Ofsted and statutory requirements
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Maintain strong governance, financial oversight and partnership working
Key Requirements
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Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
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Relevant management qualification
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Proven senior leadership experience within complex children’s services
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Strong track record of delivering strategic outcomes and service improvement
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Experience managing regulated services and leading through inspections
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Excellent stakeholder, partnership and financial management skills
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Deep understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and corporate parenting
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please apply today!