Head of Service Fostering & Children in Care
- Posted 01 February 2024
- Salary £66755 - £72088 per annum + benefits
- LocationDoncaster
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Social Work , Fostering
- Reference38821_1706868022
- Contact NameJamil Olweny
Job description
A Local Authority are looking for a Head of Service (Qualified Social Worker) for their Looked after Children & Fostering teams. This is an excellent opportunity to manage the service into the next stage of it's development.
This is a full-time and permanent position. The ideal candidate will have prior experience within Fostering and/or LAC services at a management level.
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK. This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK and a Social Work degree
Benefits for you as the Head of Service:
- Generous annual leave (increases with service); can buy up to an extra 10 days
- Pension Scheme of 15.2% matched contribution
- Discounts on Private Health cover
- Flexible hours around core working hours
- Additional benefits
Your responsibilities as the Head of Service:
- Service Development
- Staff management
- Budget management
Requirements of you as Head of Service:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered with Social Work England
- Significant experience of working within Management positions
- Significant experience of working within Adult's Mental Health services
- Budget management experience
- An excellent knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant to Adult's Social Care
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary Scale: £66,755 to £72,088 + benefits dependent on experience
Please note: Interviews can be held prior to the closing date so if you are interested, please get in contact ASAP in order to not miss out on the opportunity
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Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Jamil Olweny - 07587 031 098 (jolweny@charecruitment.com)
If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!
What do you get from working with me?
- CV enhancement
- Application form enhancement
- Access to many jobs in the market
- One central point of contact
- Interview preparation assistance
- Expert consultation
- Questions answered
- Offer negotiation
We recruit for all Social Work teams in Children & Adult's Social Work:
- Fostering
- Adoption
- Looked after Children / Children in Care
- Leaving Care / Transitions
- Child Protection
- Safeguarding / Locality
- Children in Need
- MASH / Front Door
- Hospital Discharge
- Integrated Response
- Learning Disabilities / Physical Disabilities
- Mental Health
- Community
- Forensic
- Older People
We recruit for all levels in Social Work:
- Newly Qualified Social Worker / ASYE Social Worker
- Social Worker
- Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner / Advanced Practitioner / Lead Social Worker
- Deputy Manager / Assistant Team Manager
- Team Manager / Practice Manager
- Service Manager / Operations Manager / Regional Manager
- Registered Manager / Head of Service
- Assistant Director
- Director / CEO
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