Improving adoption and fostering performance and increasing the numbers of locally placed children are central to this role, where you will be able to draw on the expertise of a team of highly skilled practitioners and good relationships with commissioners and providers.
About the role :
This post is a member of the Children and Families Service Management team and plays a key role in improving outcomes for children through the delivery of high quality placements and resources services for eligible children in the Borough.As a Head of Service, the post holder will be expected to make a broad and sustained contribution to the achievement of the authority's aims and objectives. As well as holding responsibility for the management and development of a large team, this is a role that requires significant work with partner organisations, including statutory agencies and the voluntary sector. The post reports to the Divisional Director, Children and Families, who in turn reports to the Deputy Chief Executive, Families. The post leads a staff group of 59 and has responsibility for a budget of £3 million excluding staffing costs. The role requires significant communication and liaison with the Executive Team and Members.
About You:
To succeed in this role you will be able to evidence a track record of success and sustained achievement in a senior management role within local authority children's services, particularly within adoption and fostering. You will also be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding and experience of developing high performing adoption and fostering services through outstanding leadership and management, the ability to build lasting partnerships and the ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement through a service.
How to apply:
For further information or to apply, please visit Waltham Forest social care careers website. Application is by CV and covering letter. Closing date is 27th May 2013. Alternatively please contact Mark Bearn or Andrew Timlin of Hays Executive. T 0207 259 8743 E mark.bearn@hays.com
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