Senior Head Of Service

This post has been designated an essential car user post. Applicants must hold a full, current and valid driving licence and a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate. There must also be adequate vehicle insurance cover to comply with the council’s requirements, in line with the Travel Costs Reimbursement Policy.

· Relevant Professional Social Work Qualification.

The Role:

Salary up to £71,117 per annum

To apply please submit your CV and a supporting letter showing how you fulfil the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification

The Senior Head of Service will have oversight and ensure improved delivery in services and outcomes for children in Bolton, specifically

·         Child in need where longer term planning is required

·         Children subject to child protection plans

·         Children subject to all public law processes

The Senior Head of Service will ensure that children in need of help and protection are receiving  good services and improved outcomes through practice improvement, clear performance management, quality assurance and ensuring a stable and permanent workforce.

In this role the Senior Head of Service will contribute to the senior management team and will deputise for the Assistant Director both at internal and external fora.

The role will be responsible for budget management and contribute to our demand management strategy through innovation and strength based approaches that supports children to remain safely at home This will require strong leadership and good partnership working

This role will lead on regulatory activity ensuring the service is able to support good inspection outcomes.

About You:

You will be a qualified social worker and an experienced leader with a proven track record on managing help and protection services including evidence of Service improvement.

We are committed to strength based and relational practice and are looking for a leader who can demonstrate this approach. You will have experience of working with a range of partners and key stakeholders and evidence that you are able to build others confidence in your approach and decision making.

You will be interested in and able to analyse data and performance in order to develop clear service plans which supports improvement

You will be a supportive  collaborative leader who is able to build a strong and permanent team that models Boltons values  but also able to constructively challenge practice to ensure we achieve better outcomes for our children.

About Us:

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. 

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services. 

Job Description

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