Head of Service – Safeguarding

Head of Service – Safeguarding

Interim contract 3-6 months

Inside IR35 - £550 per day

Southwest, Local Authority

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a local authority in the Southwest for a Head of Service – Safeguarding to join for an initial 3-month interim period. You will be joining an ambitious improvement journey, committed to delivering consistently excellent outcomes for children and families. My client has adopted the Family Safeguarding Model (FSM) and embedded it within their Child in Need of Help and Protection and Court Proceedings service areas.

My client is looking to review CVs with interviews taking place WC 2nd December and deadline for applications Thursday 28th November 2024.

About your role as Head of Service – Safeguarding

Support the Service Managers to oversee and improve performance within the Child in Need of Help and Protection and Court Proceedings service areas.

Ensure robust oversight of the PLO (Public Law Outline) process and legal planning.

Work closely with Early Help teams to facilitate effective ‘step down’ of statutory work to community-level support.

Engage with key partners to embed the Family Safeguarding Model and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Play a pivotal role in maintaining the pace of improvement and providing leadership during this crucial phase.

Your required experience as Head of Service – Safeguarding

More than 2 years’ experience at a minimum at Head of Service Level across statutory functions for children's safeguarding

Active registration with Social Care England

Strong analytical skills to managing data and reports

Robust understanding and management of thresholds and safeguarding practice

Hands on approach to management

Available references for most recent 2 year's roles.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Angico Daley on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)