Head of Corporate Parenting

Head of Corporate Parenting
3–6 month interim contract starting ASAP
£550-£600 per day (umbrella)
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 15th June.

Step into a high-impact leadership assignment as Head of Corporate Parenting, reporting into senior leadership and working alongside provider services to shape borough-wide outcomes. You will take ownership of permanency strategy, influence budget decisions, and lead the corporate parenting agenda at a critical time of change. This is your opportunity to drive Outstanding practice, strengthen collaboration, and deliver meaningful improvements for children in care and care leavers.

Your Role as Head of Corporate Parenting:

• Lead permanency strategy across the service, ensuring strong outcomes for CLA and care leavers
• Provide statutory oversight for CLA performance, quality, and wider service integration
• Co-ordinate and influence the Corporate Parenting Board and sufficiency strategy
• Drive collaboration with provider services, ensuring aligned delivery and shared accountability
• Oversee elements of the Corporate Parenting budget, shaping strategic investment decisions

Your experience as Head of Corporate Parenting:

• Proven senior leadership (Head of Service) experience in children’s social care
• Strong background across CLA, care leavers, placement services, and permanency
• Track record of service transformation aligned to social care reforms
• Excellent stakeholder communication and partnership working at senior level
• Social Work qualification with active Social Work England registration and current Enhanced DBS

This Head of Corporate Parenting opportunity offers pace, influence, and the chance to shape meaningful outcomes from day one. If you’re ready to step into a visible leadership role and make an immediate impact, this is your next contract.

If you’re interested in discussing this Head of Corporate Parenting opportunity in more detail or know someone who might be suitable, contact Sarah Macrae or David Midgley on 0117 3137110 or apply today – interviews are happening imminently.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.   Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.

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