Head of Children In Care

Head of Children in Care
Initial 3-5 month interim contract
West Midlands (hybrid working)
Inside IR35 – £500-£550 per day

We have an exciting opportunity to join a strong local authority as an interim Head of Children in Care. Whilst the authority looks to appoint to a permanent post holder, my client is looking to appoint an experienced strategic leader for their Children in Care service for an initial 3-5 month period.
 
My client will be looking to be appoint this role immediately and looking to review CVs ASAP with a view to start in July. The deadline for CV submission is Monday 27th June.
 
Essentials skills for role of Head of Children in Care:

• You will have Senior Management experience within a local authority
• Leadership experience of managing a portfolio that includes Fostering, Children Looked After, Care Leavers, SGO, Adoption and Residential Services
• Strong practice focused background with ability to lead services through an improvement agenda
• Proven track record of strategic thinking to develop innovative and practical responses to a range of management demands
• Social work England active registration and qualified social worker
• You will have experience of managing and understanding financial issues related to local authorities

Key focus areas for role of Head of Children in Care:

• Maintain child centric practice (restorative practice model used)
• Work in partnership with the Head of Service group to provide synergy to the safeguarding of children system and improve outcomes
• Strategic and overall responsibility for the timely enactment of the assessments and plans for children in care. To identify cases for early adoption as an example
• You will support the trust in providing a quality and cost-effective service
• To work to the six strategic priorities that drive our work; Practice; People; Partnerships; Prevention; Meeting Need; Measuring and Striving for Excellence

 
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity for Head of Children in Care in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Scott Speed on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting role with interviews taking place WC 27th June and deadline for applications Monday 27th June 2022.

 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

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