Head of Service - Children and Young People with Disabilities

Tempest Resourcing; Barking; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Barking is seeking an experienced Head of Service for their Children and Young People with Disabilities initiative. This vital role requires a dynamic leader focused on enhancing the quality of services for children and families. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and operational skills, aiming to make a positive impact in a diverse community. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous pension

Relocation package

Up to 30 days annual leave

Investment in learning & development

Qualifications

• Experience in leading services for children and young people with disabilities.
• Strong commitment to driving high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high performance.
• Manage Early Help and Social Care provisions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Operational expertise

Development of multi-disciplinary teams

Job description

Head of Service - Children and Young People with Disabilities
Location : Barking and Dagenham, London
Salary : Competitive, with generous pension and relocation package
Benefits : Up to 30 days annual leave, investment in learning & development, commitment to staffwellbeing

Our client, the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Service to lead their Children and Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) service. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a tangible difference in the lives of children, young people, families, and carers in one of London's most diverse and vibrant communities.

About the Role The Head of Service will play a pivotal role in delivering excellence across the CYPD service. You will be responsible for both Early Help and Social Care provision, including a CYPD Family Hub, Short Breaks Team, Portage Team, and CYPD Social Work Team. This leadership role requires strategic vision, operational expertise, and a strong commitment to driving high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, supporting, and developing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high performance, consistency of practice, and timely outcomes for children and young people.
• Managing Early Help, Short Breaks,...