Head of Service, Family Support

Borough Of Barnet

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.

About the role

AAt the London Borough of Barnet we believe in making changes that will bring positive results. Our goal is to serve our community to the best of our ability and we place the people of Barnet at the heart of everything we do. Establishing better ways of working is important but its the impact they have on our borough thats paramount. Were undertaking a major transformation to bring child centred and systemic practice to the heart of what we do.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Barnets Family Support (Early Help) and Prevention vision including the development of a Team Around the School model. You will lead a borough-wide system that includes Early Years provision Family Hubs parenting services youth interventions targeted support programmes and our local offers such as Duke of Edinburgh and holiday programmes.

You will play a key leadership role ensuring a seamless holistic and timely early intervention offer that supports families at the earliest point of need within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

A core part of the role will be embedding family-led decision making whole family practice and restorative approaches across the family support systems to ensure children remain safe supported and able to thrive in their families and communities.

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About you

About You

We are looking for a senior leader with:

A strong track record in Early Help Education Safeguarding Early Years or Childrens Social Care

Deep knowledge of early intervention integrated pathways and multi-agency partnership working

Experience operating at scale across complex systems

Exceptional leadership communication and relationship building skills

The vision and drive to lead transformation and deliver evidence-based practice

Passion for prevention and improving outcomes for children young people and families

Above all youll be committed to working collaboratively with partners across health education police the voluntary and community sector and local communities to build a preventative and supportive system that is proactive accessible and impactful.

What We Offer

A highly supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership Team

A strong culture of learning innovation and continuous improvement

Opportunities to shape and influence system-wide developments across Barnet

A commitment to flexible working and professional development

Being part of a borough known for strong practice and strong partnerships

If you are passionate about prevention committed to integrated working and ready to lead one of Londons most ambitious Early Help systems we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Donna Swanberg at

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Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.

Responsibilities

Required Experience:

Director

DescriptionAbout Barnet CouncilBarnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centres vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growi...