Overview
WMJobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Head of Service to lead the Children in Care Service and join the Children in Care leadership team.
Are you ready for a new opportunity?
Responsibilities
* Provide operational and strategic leadership and management experience for the Children in Care Service.
* Lead and support the delivery of high-quality services to children and families, driving improvements and outcomes.
* Build relationships with key partners to fulfil corporate parenting responsibilities for our young people.
* Engage service users, partners, and staff to work towards outstanding practice.
* Participate in interviews and contribute to leadership decisions as required.
About You
* Understanding of how to include service users, partners, and staff in working toward outstanding services.
* Ability to anticipate, scan opportunities, and drive innovation to improve outcomes for young people while ensuring effective management and practice.
* Skills to build relationships with key partners to fulfil corporate parenting responsibilities for our young people.
* If you have questions or want to find out more, contact Lisa Jamieson at Lisa.jamieson@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk. Interviews will take place on 6th October.
Recent Ofsted Focused Visit (Nov 24) Findings
Many children benefit from meaningful relationships with social workers who listen to them and meet their needs. Social workers report support from managers and leaders; caseloads are manageable, and they can develop meaningful relationships with children.
* Social workers feel supported and are proud of their work and the progress of the children.
About Us. Why We Are Different As a Trust
* We understand that working in social care is hard work and challenging; we offer a very attractive employment package.
* Regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, mental health and well-being support, and a wide range of benefits including competitive rewards and pension, plus 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Car Leasing Scheme, among others.
* If you would like to be part of our passionate and dedicated Children’s Trust and are committed to continuous and innovative practice improvement, apply today.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Human Resources Services
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