Teqniq is searching for a Head of Service - Cared For Children to work in the public sector.
37 hours per week.
4 months contract.
09:00-17:00

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working within a strong multi-agency partnership the post holder will lead and manage all aspects of cared for services, including the following Ofsted regulated services; fostering, adoption, residential care, care leavers and care planning. The post holder will ensure all aspects of these services comply with legislation, government guidance and deliver the best possible outcomes for children. Enable the workplace to effectively deliver its corporate parenting responsibilities. The effectiveness of the service will be scrutinsed by the Corporate Parenting Board and inspected and validated by Ofsted. The highest professional and practice standards will provide reassurance to the workplace and partner agencies that cared for children are living well in Cheshire East. Working in conjunction with and, as appropriate, interchangeably with the Head of Service – Children in Need & Children Protection.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ensure there is effective care planning pathways so children can achieve a permanent family either through adoption, fostering or kinship arrangements.
Lead and manage a sufficient supply of local value for money care placements and supported accommodation.
Develop and deliver the role of ‘Responsible Individual’ all Ofsted registered services.
Manage services to ensure cared for children have the life skills and education and are prepared for the work of work and independence.
Develop and oversee the implementation of appropriate policies and procedures in relation to assessment care planning to ensure the service complies with its duties and responsibilities to safeguard children and young people in Cheshire East.
Lead, develop, monitor and review a range of sub regional collaborates or enterprises to delivery effective and efficient adoption services.
Ensure the delivery of high quality social work service and support to cared for children and care leavers.
Provide the support and professional development of staff including supervision, appraisals, to ensure staff are supported to deliver high quality services in line with the priorities of the service.
Work with “Communities Services” to ensure that local communities are supporting cared for children to-do well.
Discharge the role of Agency Decision Maker for fostering and adoption in consultation with the Director of Children Social Care.

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