Head Of Service - Permanence Service

Tempest Resourcing Limited; England; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempest Resourcing Limited is recruiting a Head of Service to lead Dorset's Permanence Service, overseeing strategic direction, service delivery and safeguarding principles for children and young people.

You will provide leadership across statutory children's social care services, drive high-quality practice, support staff development, and directly manage the Service Manager while overseeing three Permanence Teams and ensuring smooth referral pathways and case progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across statutory children's social care services.
• Drive high-quality practice and safeguarding principles for children and young people.
• Directly manage the Service Manager while overseeing three Permanence Teams and ensuring smooth referral pathways.

Job description

Head of Service - Permanence Service

Dorset Social Services | Up to £600 per day

Tempest Resourcing is recruiting a Head of Service to lead Dorset's Permanence Service.

You will provide leadership across statutory children's social care services, supporting high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and young people. The role includes direct line management of the Service Manager, oversight of three Permanence Teams, and the opportunity to influence practice across wider Children in Care services.

Working with senior leaders and multi-agency partners, you will help ensure children receive effective care and permanence planning, with lasting relationships that support them throughout their lives.