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

Email

phil@4mrecruitment.co.uk

Phone

0115 865 8710