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Interim Head of Childrens Social Care

Location: Exeter, Devon

Duration: to March 2018

Rate: 650 per day (inside IR35)

Overview of Role:

To improve outcomes for Children in Need (early help, children in need, with or without a protection plan, disabled children, children in care and care leavers)
To ensure services delivered by DCC are good or better as defined by Ofsted.
To be responsible for all aspects of practice and management (workforce/HR, performance, budget etc) in the service area.
To deliver the functions of Practice Leader/Principal Social Worker
To provide strategic system leadership, developing and delivering the ambitions of the partnership's Children's Services Delivery Plan and the Council's strategic plans for children
To deputise for the Chief Officer Children's Services
To support political leaders to deliver their agenda for the community in Devon
Within each specialist area ensure all relevant statutory duties and legislative obligations are met.

Experience/Skills Required:

Proven leadership experience and ability to work at a strategic level whilst having interest and expertise in frontline practice.

Knowledge and experience of managing large and complex organisations.

Experience and expertise in delivery safeguarding social work practice across the child's journey.

Knowledge and capability to deliver the requirements of Working Together 2013 and all relevant statutory requirements and guidance.

Awareness of, and sensitivity to, the political implications of professional and managerial decisions.

Understanding of context of Local Safeguarding Boards role and responsibilities.

Excellent communication, advocacy, presentation, influencing and negotiating skills.

Experience working with a range of partners.

Senior management experience and a proven track record of success at a senior level.

Please send CV for further details.