Service Lead (Systemic & Workforce), Children's Services

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a Service Lead for Children's Services in Wandsworth. This pivotal role involves providing leadership and developing systemic practices within Children's Social Care. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement in services. The ideal candidate will possess a professional Social Work qualification and have a strong understanding of relevant legislation. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership based on a clear vision and standards.
• Develop and deliver a systemic service in Children's Social Care.
• Coordinate workforce development and ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Systemic Practices

Quality Assurance

Workforce Development

Child Protection

Education

Professional Social Work Qualification

Job description

Service Lead (Systemic & Workforce), Children's Services

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Service Lead (Systemic & Workforce) within Children's Services, based in Wandsworth.

The salary for this role is up to £80,874 per annum.

The responsibilities include:

1. Providing leadership based on a clear vision, standards, and outcomes.
2. Developing, planning, and delivering a systemic service, embedding systemic practices into all aspects of Children's Social Care.
3. Collaborating with the Quality Assurance Service Lead to link quality assurance with practice improvement.
4. Ensuring services are evaluated for quality and outcomes, with continuous improvements in response to children's needs.
5. Coordinating workforce development, recruitment, and retention activities.
6. Meeting national and local performance and quality indicators effectively and promptly.
7. Monitoring safeguarding responsibilities, staff performance, and training.
8. Undertaking relevant training, including child protection, and participating in meetings and seminars to support communication and development.
9. Planning and managing change programs and projects to improve service outcomes.
10. Promoting diversity, inclusion, and maintaining a respectful environment.

This list is not exhaustive; other duties, including supporting emergency situations, may be assigned.

Requirements for this role include:

1. A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Registration or eligibility for registration.
4. Good knowledge of relevant legislation.

Contact: This position is advertised by Alex Moon. Interested candidates should apply through the provided link.

Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.

Sanctuary Personnel values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The company is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and provides annual training for staff.

Reasonable adjustments can be made for applicants with disabilities. Please specify any needs early in the process.