Head of Service - Children in Care & Care Leavers
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum
Contract: Initial locum with potential for permanent appointment
Location: Halton Borough Council
Halton Borough Council is looking for a passionate and experienced leader to drive excellence in services for Children in Care and Care Leavers. This is a key senior role, responsible for ensuring high-quality support, safeguarding, and improved outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Children in Care & Care Leavers: Oversee care planning, permanency arrangements, and transitions into adulthood, ensuring children and young people receive the support they need.
Fostering & Adoption: Lead recruitment, assessment, and support of foster carers and adopters, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practice.
Residential Services: Manage the council's residential children's home, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
Performance & Quality Assurance: Develop and implement service improvement plans in line with Ofsted requirements, using data and audits to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership & Workforce Development: Provide strong and visible leadership, supporting and developing teams to maintain high professional standards and effective service delivery.
Budget & Resource Management: Ensure effective financial oversight and efficient use of resources, securing external funding where possible.
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