This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and
motivated leader to play a key role in shaping the future of Early Help in
Bexley.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a real difference for
children, young people and families and who understands the importance of
getting the right support in place at the right time. This role will lead some
of the most significant developments within our Families First programme,
including Family Hubs, Family Time, the Therapeutic Hub and Family Led Decision
Making.
You will be an experienced social work leader who can build strong
relationships, bring people together around a shared vision and drive
meaningful change across a complex partnership landscape. You will be equally
comfortable thinking strategically and working alongside services and partners
to turn ambition into delivery.
As our Head of Service, you will:
- Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
and a strong commitment to continuing professional development.
- Have a proven track record of leading and improving children's services,
delivering high quality support and better outcomes for children and families.
- Bring significant experience of service transformation, change management and
improvement within organisations.
- Be able to inspire, support and develop others, creating a positive culture
where staff can thrive and deliver their very best work.
- Have a strong understanding of safeguarding, children's social care
legislation and national policy developments.
- Demonstrate excellent partnership working skills and the ability to work
collaboratively across education, health, police, voluntary and community
sector organisations.
- Be confident in managing performance, resources and budgets while maintaining
a focus on quality and impact.
- Champion equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-racist practice and ensure
the voices of children, young people and families remain at the heart of
service development.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join an ambitious leadership team at a time of
significant change and you will be a key driver in design and development of the Families First Reforms. If you are passionate about prevention,
early intervention and working with partners to improve outcomes for children
and families, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based
at least 3 days per week.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please
refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills
section and ensure this clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria set out
in the Person Specification. This should be no more than two sides of A4.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tamsyn Basson, Deputy
Director, Children's Social Care, at [email protected], or Shaeda
Alam, Families First Transformation Lead, at [email protected].
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced
Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).