Ackerman Pierce are looking to recruit a Head of Service for an Adults Team within the Social Care industry in Herefordshire. The vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.
Responsibilities include:
* Oversee complex, safeguarding and legal case challenges.
* Ensure compliance with the Care Act and related legislation.
* Oversee safeguarding enquiries, adhering to Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
* Collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality services.
* Oversee social work teams and ensure operational spend is managed and performance
* Undertake any duties commensurate with role
* Have good knowledge and skills in adult social work
* Work as part of the senior leadership team
* Support the teams through change management
Experience preferred:
* Post qualifying experience of working as a Head of Service within the UK.
The Team:
* Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.
Minimum Requirements:
* SWE Registration
* 5 years' post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry
* Managerial experience
* Enhanced DBS (we can obtain for you)
* Eligibility to work in the UK
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