Head of Service Improvement – Children’s Social Care
Rate: £500 per day
Location: South West – hybrid working
Contract: 12 months +
Overview of the Head of Service Improvement role
Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a local government organisation in the south west, who are looking for an experienced Head of Service Improvement for Children’s Social Care.
This is a key leadership post, leading and delivering the roadmap to implement transformation and improvement in respect of children, young people, families and carers.
Key responsibilities of the Head of Service Improvement will include:
- Be fully responsible for all aspects of service delivery and performance management of the Families First Partnership Programme (FFP) and wider care reforms programmes
- To set clear key objectives for the short, medium and long term including overall business performance and improvement targets
- To lead the service areas preparation and action planning for inspection outcomes, including any DfE requirements
- To work as part of the wider Children’s Services Senior Leadership Team to improve outcomes for all children in line with vision and priorities
- Provide strategic and practice leadership across all elements of the transformation and improvement reform agenda within children's services alongside promoting effective partnership working
- To ensure an effective governance structure, including relevant programme boards, workstreams, RAG reporting and risk registers
- To ensure statutory responsibilities Section 11, statutory guidance, Working Together 2023 are met
- Lead the development and delivery of the roadmap to implementing national and local social care reforms, ensuring clear milestones, strong governance and measurable outcomes
- Co-design, pilot and embed new models of working including Early Support, Multi-agency Child Protection Services, Family Help Teams, Fostering and Kinship support, building on current strengths
- Co-develop existing family group decision making practice models building from existing strengths
- Translate reform objectives into operational reality, supporting managers and practitioners to adopt new ways of working while fostering a culture of reflection, learning and continuous improvement across Children’s Services
- Work closely with partners across education, health, police and the voluntary sector to strengthen integrated working and joint accountability
- Use data, feedback and evaluation to evidence impact, inform decision-making and refine roadmap as reforms progress
- Develop and implement co-production models with children, families, young people and carers across the Early Support and Social Care systems
Required experience/qualifications of the Head of Service Improvement position will include:
- Experience in children’s social care service transformation and reform
- Background in children’s services leadership
- Ability to implement large scale projects and develop improvement programmes
- Comprehensive knowledge of current statutory guidance and legislation
Benefits available alongside the Head of Service Improvement position include:
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements to suit your work-life balance
- 2-3 days per week working remotely
This is a rare opportunity to join a visionary local government organisation who put residents at the heart of new ways of working, and focus on early help and prevention to meet the needs of a growing and evolving local population.
How to apply for the Head of Service Improvement position:
If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Head of Service Improvement opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office to find out more.