Head of Service CWD

Liquid Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Head of Service to lead the Children and Young People with Disabilities service. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality practice and timely outcomes. This role requires a qualified social worker with significant leadership experience and a passion for driving transformation within children's services. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £101,234, generous leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary up to £101,234

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Excellent learning and development offer

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in children’s services.
• Deep understanding of challenges faced by children and young people with disabilities.
• Reflective and resilient leader capable of inspiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Early Help and Social Care services for CYPD.
• Drive high performance, quality practice, and positive outcomes.
• Support staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Lead service transformation and improvement.
• Build strong partnerships across the local area.

Skills

Leadership in children's services

Understanding of SEND

Risk management

Performance management

Partnership building

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current SWE registration

Job description

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Head of Service to lead the Children and Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) service in Barking & Dagenham.

Barking & Dagenham is committed to delivering the best outcomes for children and young people with disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a borough that is passionate about inclusion, innovation, and high-quality practice. You’ll be joining a stable and visionary leadership team that is driving transformation and excellence across services.

Your benefits as Head of Service – CYPD:

• Salary up to £101,234 (dependant on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development
• Excellent learning and development offer

About the service:

As Head of Service, you will lead a multi-disciplinary service including Early Help and Social Care teams, a CYPD Family Hub, Short Breaks, Portage, and Social Work teams. You’ll be responsible for strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, relationship-based practice and timely outcomes for children and families. The service is currently undergoing transformation aligned with the Families First National Reform agenda, and you’ll play a key role in shaping its future.

About you:

We are looking for a qualified social work professional with current SWE registration and extensive leadership experience in children’s services. You’ll bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by children and young people with disabilities, and a passion for delivering inclusive, high-impact services. You’ll be a reflective, resilient leader who can inspire teams, drive performance, and build strong partnerships across the SEND and Adult Social Care landscape.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing Early Help and Social Care services for CYPD
• Driving high performance, quality practice, and positive outcomes
• Supporting staff wellbeing and professional development
• Leading service transformation and improvement
• Building strong partnerships across the local area
• Qualified Social Worker with valid SWE registration
• Proven leadership experience in children’s services
• Strong understanding of SEND, Early Help, and safeguarding
• Ability to manage risk, performance, and service development

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you, then please contact Mozz Radwan on 020 3857 3486 or

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