Head of Service
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Job Description: Head of Service
Responsibilities:
- Support the Assistant Director in leading and managing a specific service area which may include Assessment and Short Term Intervention Safeguarding Children in Care or city-wide services such as EDT CASS/MASH Fostering Adoption Child Protection & Review or Practice Hub.
- Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director to prioritize and manage tasks effectively ensuring high-quality services.
- Contribute to the development of strategic business plans that align with the service areas requirements and support organizational priorities.
- Build and nurture partnerships with local agencies schools statutory bodies and private voluntary and community sectors to enhance services and outcomes for children.
- Influence and support the delivery of excellent practice driving positive improvements in outcomes.
- Demonstrate positive leadership that reflects a clear belief and commitment to securing positive outcomes for children and young people.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to performance management to ensure timely and effective outcomes for children and young people.
- Directly manage a group of Team Managers and oversee social work services through them.
- Supervise Team Managers and build their capacity to manage risk effectively.
- Ensure compliance with legal regulatory and ethical requirements.
- Promote equality of opportunity diversity and inclusion within the service area.
- Foster a culture of good practice and professional challenge.
- Develop processes and practices to ensure consultation and engagement with children young people and their carers in service planning and delivery.
- Manage business processes relationships and procurement activities.
- Contribute to and manage HR processes and procedures alongside HR colleagues.
- Effectively manage resources monitor performance and develop individuals as necessary.
- Utilize all recording systems as required by procedures.
- Lead specific service areas as determined by business needs.
- Offer coaching and mentoring across the service as needed.
- Undertake ongoing supervision and review of direct reports through the PDR and reflective supervision process ensuring its integration across the service.
- Undertake other duties as determined by the Assistant Director.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a leadership role within social services or a related field.
- Strong understanding of child welfare policies procedures and best practices.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with various stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of performance management and HR processes.
Requirements: Proven experience in social care quality assurance and -depth knowledge of social care regulations, policies, and procedures. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Relevant certification or training in quality assurance and improvement is a plus.
Employment Type
Full Time
