Head of Children with Disabilities

Baltimore Consulting; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Children With Disabilities to join a leadership team focused on improving outcomes for children and families. The role involves leading services from assessment to permanency, collaborating with partners for effective transitions, and providing strategic oversight of CWD services. Applicants should have a degree in Social Work, substantial experience in CWD, and a track record of leadership. The position offers hybrid work, an initial 3-6 month contract, with a competitive pay of £500 per day, umbrella model.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Children with Disabilities services is essential.
• Good understanding of social care model and application in CWD.
• Pressing for positive multi-agency outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and report on CWD services from assessment to permanency.
• Collaborate with various partners to support transitions.
• Oversee service managers and improve operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership in Children's Services

Multi-agency collaboration

Service improvement

Education

Degree qualification in Social Work

Job description

Head of Children With Disabilities

Midlands

£500 per day (umbrella)

Hybrid (Initial 2-3 days onsite with scope for flexibility)

Initial interim 3-6 month contract with scope for extension

Start: ASAP

Interviews will be held within the next week so get in touch to apply ASAP.

Following investment into their service, my client is seeking an experienced leader within Children with Disabilities services to join their experienced leadership team driving key priorities in improved outcomes for Children & Families.

About your role as Head of Children with Disabilities:

• You will be reporting to the Assistant Director of Children’s Services but responsible for leading CWD services across the directorate from Assessment to permanency for young people up to 18 years of age
• You will work collaboratively with partners across Adults services to support with preparation for adulthood and dovetail with SEND services to deliver positive outcomes in a multi-agency setting.
• Offer strategic leadership of CWD service improvement with direct oversight of Service Managers and their respective teams

Your required experience as Head of Children with Disabilities:

• Degree qualification in Social Work
• Good understanding of application of social care model within CWD services
• Embedded understanding and experience of CWD
• Experience working in a multi agency context.
• Head of Service experience in CWD
• Available references for most recent 2 year’s roles.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact

Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.