Regional Head of Service, Home Again Programme

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head of Service for the Home Again Programme to provide strategic and operational leadership for mobilisation, implementation and delivery across Cheshire and Merseyside. The role focuses on turning the Home Again vision into a sustainable operating model and aligning services with partners across health, education and youth justice.

The postholder will lead a multidisciplinary workforce, drive governance and performance, and ensure the programme delivers

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Home Again Programme.
• Lead the mobilisation, implementation and ongoing delivery of the regional service model.
• Develop and maintain a clear strategic vision, objectives and delivery plan.
• Ensure Home Again contributes to wider children's social care reform, sufficiency and integration priorities across the region.
• Establish and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary workforce.
• Develop referral pathways, assessment processes and intervention models.
• Promote innovation, evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement.
• Ensure services are child-centred, outcome-focused and responsive to need.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Directors of Children's Services, NHS partners, education leaders, youth justice services, commissioners and providers.
• Create shared ownership and accountability for programme outcomes across partner organisations.
• Represent Home Again at local, regional and national forums.
• Chair and contribute to relevant governance and partnership boards.
• Establish robust quality assurance, performance management and reporting arrangements.
• Monitor outcomes, benefits realisation and programme performance.
• Provide assurance and strategic reporting to the RCC, partner organisations and funding bodies.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, statutory, regulatory and governance requirements.
• Manage programme budgets and resources effectively.
• Ensure value for money and sustainable service delivery.
• Contribute to long-term financial planning and future sustainability of the programme.
• Identify and manage strategic risks, issues and mitigation plans.
• Successful mobilisation and delivery of the Home Again Programme.
• Achievement of agreed programme outcomes, milestones and benefits.
• Leadership, management and development of the Home Again workforce.
• Quality, safety and effectiveness of service delivery.
• Effective partnerships across Cheshire and Merseyside.
• Financial stewardship and budget management.
• Risk management, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Providing assurance and strategic advice to senior leaders and governance boards.
• Direct Reports (Indicative): Hub leads; Practice and Quality Lead; Performance and Intelligence Lead; Business and Administrative Support Staff.

Job description

Wax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head of Service for the Home Again Programme to provide strategic and operational leadership for mobilisation, implementation and delivery across Cheshire and Merseyside. The role focuses on turning the Home Again vision into a sustainable operating model and aligning services with partners across health, education and youth justice.

The postholder will lead a multidisciplinary workforce, drive governance and performance, and ensure the programme delivers