Strategic Programme Lead Families First

Strategic Programme Lead – Families First (Interim)
Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week, South East England)
6-month contract (potential to extend)
£550–£600 per day (up to £660 considered, via framework)
Start: ASAP

Interviews will be held this week

An exciting opportunity for an experienced transformation leader to drive a Families First Reform programme in its infancy. You’ll scope, design, and embed new ways of working across children’s services, with a strong focus on front door, early help, and family safeguarding to lead major change across the Children’s Services directorate.
 
Your key responsibilities as Strategic Programme Lead – Families First:

• Scoping and evaluating current practice.
• Building project teams and piloting new approaches.
• Embedding the Family Safeguarding model.
• Leading transformation with partners across health, police, and social care.
• Delivering measurable change at pace within 6 months.

 
Your required experience as Strategic Programme Lead – Families First:

• Expertise in transformation within children’s services (front door/early help focus).
• Strong track record of leading social care reforms or major change programmes.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and cross-partnerships.
• Full references for the past 5 years and an Enhanced DBS
• Social care qualification desirable but not essential.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me 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 committed to creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.
Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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