Job Description

Job Title: Head of Service for Corporate Parenting

Location: London Borough Council, East London

Contract Details: Temporary, 6 months, with potential to extend

Salary: 550 per day Umbrella

Skills: leadership, management, social work, legislation, budgeting, safeguarding, quality improvement, performance management, stakeholder engagement, communication, emotional intelligence, coaching and mentoring, driving, strategic planning, policy development, project management, care planning

About Our Client:

Join our client, in the Children's Services Directorate for a London Borough Council, as the Head of Service for Corporate Parenting. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality statutory social work services, ensuring that children subject to Care Proceedings, Children in Care, and Care Experienced Young People receive the support they need.

Responsibilities:

• Provide effective and inclusive leadership for the Corporate Parenting team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in line with local and national indicators.
• Ensure practise is in line with legislation and relevant guidance, delivering effective assessments, plans, and interventions to meet children and families' needs.
• Manage budgets within the relevant services.
• Act as a decision-maker for the Emergency Duty Team on a rota basis.
• Complete supervision and Performance Development Reviews within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working outside normal office hours and travelling to meetings locally and nationally when required.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Social work qualification with extensive recognised post-qualification training and development.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Senior-level experience in Children's Services, focusing on improving safeguarding and quality of practise.
• Proven experience in managing direct reports and establishing positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Detailed knowledge of legislation, guidance, and procedures for safeguarding within Children Services.
• Ability to present at meetings and engage with various stakeholders.
• Experience in managing resources, leading teams, and driving performance improvement.
• Ability to analyse complex data, identify areas for improvement, and develop action plans.
• Strong emotional intelligence, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Full driving licence and ability to travel between locations, as required.

How to Apply:

Join our client's dynamic and dedicated team by applying today! To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience now. We look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive daily rate of 550 per day.
• Temporary contract providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in 6 months, with potential of extension.
• Hybrid working model for a better work-life balance.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of children and young people in our community! Apply now and join our client's team in making a lasting difference.

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