Head of Service

A Local Authority in the East of England is looking for a Head of Service to join their to join their Assessment and Family Safeguarding Service.

This is a Locum Social Work role.

The ideal Practice Manager will have management experience in Assessment & Family Safeguarding, Looked After Children and Young People Leaving Care.

You will be Managing 2 Service Managers and Responsible for 8 Teams within the service.

Benefits for you as a Head of Service:

• Competitive Pay Rate: up to £750.00p/d
• Flexible Working available
• "Good" Ofsted Rated LA

Your responsibilities as a Head of Service:

• Takes collective and shared responsibility for the effective leadership and management of the Council's services.
• To contribute and play an active part in the delivery of service across children's services as part of the Children's Services Management Team and the implementation of Family Safeguarding
• To advise and report to Corporate Parenting Panel, Safeguarding Board, Health & Wellbeing Board, Safeguarding Families board, the Lead Portfolio Holder and any other committee and/or relevant board.
• Experience in line management of Group Manager(s) and overall management responsibility for the respective service areas and deliver services through the relevant Service plans.
• Ability to deputise for the Service Director, and or Director of Children Services as and when required, at any service or multi - agency meeting, board and /or committee.

Requirements of you as a Head of Service:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• A valid Social Work England registration
• Have competent knowledge and experience within Service Management, Line Management
• A valid UK Driving Licence and vehicle is required

Location: East Of England

Umbrella pay rate: Up to £750 Per Day

PAYE payment options available also

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