Job Description
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 partn...