Head of Service – Fostering
- Cambridgeshire
- Contract | £600 per day inside IR35
Job Description:
Our client is currently looking to recruit a Head of Service for their Fostering Team, working on a hybrid basis
Head of Service – Fostering Team
£600 per day umbrella
Peterborough – Hybrid
The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Head of Service / Senior level within Childrens Service and hold a social care qualification. Within the role you will directly manage and be accountable for Peterborough City Council Fostering Service including, Fostering Transformation projects; Recruitment and Assessment, Fostering Support, Specialist Fostering, and Training.
Key responsibilities
- Manage commissioning partnerships that support and enhance the delivery of fostering services. Manage the budget within cash limits and develop efficiencies.
- To jointly lead of increasing the numbers of registered Foster Carers for the client including the provision of Parent and Child carers, Emergency bed carers and carers for Disabled children.
- To take lead responsibility for the strategic and operational development and management of the Fostering Service.
- Maintain robust systems to support the clients progress and track all children who require permanency.
- To prepare and manage inspections and achieve excellent outcomes.
- Working closely with other agencies, develop, lead, and manage the local delivery of appropriate fostering support services.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation on an initial 9 month contract.
Job Overview:
Location
Cambridgeshire
Offered Salary:
Contract | £600 per day inside IR35
Work Type
Contract or Temp
Recruiter Detail:
Full Name
Phil Sowter
phil@4mrecruitment.co.uk
Phone
0115 865 8710