Head of Cared for Children

Head of Cared for Children
Initial 4 interim contract
North West, full-time
(Hyrbid working)
£500-£550 per day (umbrella), Inside IR35

CV’s are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place within the coming 2 weeks

An exciting new interim opportunity has arisen within a Local Authority in the North West for an experienced Head of Children in Care whilst the team looks to appoint to a substantive post holder.

My client is looking for an experienced leader with expertise in PLO, Court, CLA & Care Leavers to lead the improvement agenda for this newly reformed service

About your duties as the Head of Cared for Children:

• Your will have 3 direct reports (Service Managers) and the respective Team Managers/Service area
• This role hold oversight of permanency across the borough and statutory oversight for CLA (including within wider service areas).
• Responsible for joint co-ordination of the corporate parenting board and sufficiency strategy
• You will drive permanency practice in line with their commitment to Outstanding practice.
• Key for this role will be the ability to drive momentum in the improvement agenda using the strength of strong leaders in the service and development where needed.

Your experience needed as the Head of Cared for Children:

• Operational experience of leading the portfolio at a Head of Service or above level previously
• Demonstrable track record in change management, brining teams with you leading with energy and tenacity
• Must be able to demonstrable a clear understanding of what Good looks like, how to bring services forward and demonstrable skills in an improvement journey.

• Must hold a valid enhanced DBS or be able to undertake a new one
• Social work qualification and active registration with Social Work England
• Available references for most recent 5 year’s roles 

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Leah Overend on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

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.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process

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