Head Of Service Location: County Hall, PR1 8RE Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 48.50 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Support the ongoing delivery of the Lancashire Family Safeguarding Model (LFSM) and sustain its approach. Coordinate Quality Assurance across ECS children's services including audit and reporting on audits. Oversee and support the management of multi-agency area safeguarding arrangements and children's partnerships. Lead preparation for inspections, peer reviews, and contribute with other Directors and Heads of Service in the directorate self-assessment. Provide a business lead for social care data, supporting future data management coordination for the directorate. Manage independent reviewing officers and oversee services such as Emergency Duty Team, Family Group Conferencing, and School Safeguarding. Coordinate strategic planning and service delivery of business support across the directorate. Use significant judgement to lead the design and delivery of business plans to resolve service issues or achieve improvements. Lead the delivery of service objectives to meet internal/external customer needs and inform management decision-making. Provide effective leadership and management of a diverse workforce to support excellence in servic...