Head of Service - Practice Improvement

Outside IR35 £500 Per Day Subsidised Accommodation 12-Month Stable Contract Channel Islands

Strong leadership is vital for a local authority on an improvement journey - we are therefore looking for a Head of Service for Improvement to join one of the channel islands on an agency contract to continue their focus on development of practice within the service.

The post comes off the back of a successful recruitment drive on the middle tier of management; much of whom are now permanent, giving you the ideal foundation to start making your mark and further making the lives of the children and families of the island better. You will be heading the Safeguarding service

Benefits:

• £500/day
• Outside IR35 - Pay less tax!
• Support with accommodation and paid travel
• Secure 12-month contract - stability
• Full autonomy on decision making for service improvement
• Supportive senior leadership team

Due to the ambitions of the service, you will ideally have a strong background in leadership, and even more desirably a history of service improvement and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and monitor robust improvement programmes, action plans, and performance frameworks.
• Lead project teams to deliver measurable and sustainable change, including the development and implementation of services and pathways.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners including Education, Health, Police, and the voluntary sector to ensure joined-up approaches that improve outcomes for children and families.
• Produce high-quality reports for senior leaders, boards, and ministers.
• Promote a culture of curiosity, innovation, and co production with children, families, and practitioners.

As well as a brilliant opportunity for a seasoned Head of Service to make some positive change, the island also presents itself as an ideal adventure for someone looking for something a bit different - miles of countryside and coast, steeped in history, and a slower pace of life than the hustle and bustle of the mainland. (not to mention the friendly locals!)

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

If you want more details either about life on the island, or the job at hand please reach out to Chris on , or email to arrange a call (as I'm sure you're extremely busy!)