Head of Service - Fostering & Kinship Pay rate - up to £650 Umbrella Devon Council Ideally we are looking for 2-3 days per week in the office. Any DCC office location considered. We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to lead Devon’s Fostering and Kinship Services. You will have a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the lived experiences for children, young people and their families, and the experience and knowledge to lead on successfully enabling children to achieve positive outcomes. At a time of change, development and growth in Devon, the role is essential integrating our Fostering and Kinship support and services with frontline Children’s Social Care services. Benefits of working for Hoop: * 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market * Your local agency based in Cardiff * Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in welsh throughout your job search * PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose! * Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave) * Twice weekly payroll * Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England * Provides free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributes CPD) * Refer a friend scheme available * Loyalty Bonus to QSW's * Wellbeing sessions To apply for this role, you will need to hold - * A relevant Social Work Qualification * Registration with Social Care Wales * Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS * 3 Years of referencing * Driving license with access to a car Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on (phone number removed) if you want to find out more