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Service Directors for Childrens Services at Lambeth

Service Manager – Child Looked After Reviewing Services

Salary scale £46,701 to £49,452

HN6879

Managing a specialist service, you will be responsible for the quality assurance of case review activity of operational teams and ensure that the planning for all children looked after receives independent reviews. With a proven track record of working with children in need, you will have experience of staff and budget management and you will be skilled in working collaboratively with other services.

If you think you have the qualities to make a difference and deliver excellent outcomes, then we would like to hear from you.

We believe in driving excellent outcomes and exceeding expectations for children who are looked after. We've shown what we can do so far but we still aim to improve. It's your turn to play your part. Make your mark in Lambeth.

Here in Lambeth we have achieved amazing results in the last couple of years with our services to children looked after rated as outstanding. Now we are looking for two ambitious Social Work/Care professionals with the skills, vision and enthusiasm to build on our success, improving outcomes for children looked after and ensuring they are fully engaged and safeguarded.

Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all. For a candidate information pack, please visit this link.

To apply, please email a detailed CV and a supporting statement to this email or write to Harvey Nash plc, Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY quoting reference number:

HN6879 - Service Manager – Child Looked After Reviewing Services

HN6880 - Service Manager – Fostering and Resources

For a confidential discussion please call Ms Rashpal Kaur Singh, Director on +44 (0)20 7333 8197 or Jan O'Brien +44 (0)20 7333 1443.

The closing date for the role is Sunday 8th July (midnight) 2012.

Harvey Nash is a global executive search consultancy. Harvey Nash plc is an Employment Agency as defined in The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.



Service Manager – Fostering and Resources

Salary scale £46,701 to £49,452

HN6880

Providing operational and strategic management of the Fostering Service and the Access to Resources Team, you will actively support and increase recruitment of foster carers, as well as prepare the Service for regulatory inspections and manage a considerable budget. Your experience of direct work with children looked after will be supported by proven leadership and budget management skills, together with a good commercial awareness and the ability to build effective partnerships.

We believe in driving excellent outcomes and exceeding expectations for children who are looked after. We've shown what we can do so far but we still aim to improve. It's your turn to play your part. Make your mark in Lambeth.

Here in Lambeth we have achieved amazing results in the last couple of years with our services to children looked after rated as outstanding. Now we are looking for two ambitious Social Work/Care professionals with the skills, vision and enthusiasm to build on our success, improving outcomes for children looked after and ensuring they are fully engaged and safeguarded.

Lambeth is committed to Safer Recruitment and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all. For a candidate information pack, please visit this link.

To apply, please email a detailed CV and a supporting statement to this email or write to Harvey Nash plc, Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY quoting reference number:

HN6879 - Service Manager – Child Looked After Reviewing Services

HN6880 - Service Manager – Fostering and Resources

For a confidential discussion please call Ms Rashpal Kaur Singh, Director on +44 (0)20 7333 8197 or Jan O'Brien +44 (0)20 7333 1443.

The closing date for the role is Sunday 8th July (midnight) 2012.

Harvey Nash is a global executive search consultancy. Harvey Nash plc is an Employment Agency as defined in The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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