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Job Description
Do you see yourself as an ambitious, outcomes driven leader who practices with compassion and humility and strives to achieve high standards without losing sight of how every decision impacts the outcomes for children and families within the service?
Reference Number: PEO-001726
Salary: HOS1 £58,800 - £77,715
Advert closing date: 02/03/2025
Department: People
Location: Thomas Hardy House
Contract type: Permanent
Division: Youth Justice Service
Hours Per Week: 36
About the Role:
As Deputy Head of Service, you will provide leadership and support to the Head of Service to drive best practice in the strategic/operational development of a “child first” approach within youth justice and translate this into quality assurance framework and operational delivery.
This will include being accountable for Quality Assurance and practice standards within the delivery of Youth Justice; Commissioning Services and ensuring effective service level agreements/matrix management arrangements are in place for Health and Education services and deputising for the Head of Service where necessary.
You will be expected to be borough based and a visible and active leader within our co-located Children’s Services in Thomas Hardy House in Enfield Town.
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
1. Registration with Social Work England or holding an equivalent professional qualification in work with children and families, though we will also consider relevant continuous professional development in work with children and families which can reflect the ability to lead a ‘child first’ approach to youth justice.
2. Knowledge and understanding of effective practice and recent research and best practice in the field of youth justice and social care to prevent offending and reduce extra familial harm.
3. An in-depth knowledge of the legal and statutory framework in which youth justice services operate is required with evidence of successful management within a statutory youth justice setting including oversight of performance and quality standards.
Contact Details:
If you would like a discussion about the role, please contact Head of Youth Justice Service, Linda Crawford: linda.crawford@enfield.gov.uk or Tel: 0208 132 2375.
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.”
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
* A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
* Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
* Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
* Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
* 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.
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