Head of Children's Safeguarding 3-6 month interim contract Inside IR35 - £500- £550 per day (via umbrella) North East - Full time (3 days onsite presence required/remote working supported) Baltimore Consulting are working with a Local Authority based in the North to appoint an experienced Head of Children's Safeguarding with an immediate start. The role has arisen for a 3-6 month period as extra capacity with a key focus on Ofsted-led improvement. This role will cover strategic and operational functions across: Front Door/Assessment MASH Child in Need Safeguarding / Child Protection Court proceedings Complex safeguarding Reporting to the Assistant Director of Social care, you will be responsible for oversight and management 3 direct reports and team managers within their respective services. Your duties as Head of Children's Safeguarding: Operational and strategic oversight of above outlined services for Children's Safeguarding 3 direct reports and oversight of team managers within service areas High performance management across statutory services - know what Good looks like Utilise data to support the performance framework and deliver improvement in the quality of provision/social care practice Experience needed as Head of Children's Safeguarding: More than 2 years’ experience at a minimum as a Head of Service Level across statutory functions for children's safeguarding Active registration with Social Care England Strong analytical skills to managing data and reports Robust understanding and management of thresholds and safeguarding practice Hands on approach to management Available references for most recent 2 year's roles. If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me on 0117 3137110 or apply today. (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)