Transformational Improvement Lead – Children's Services

Baltimore Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting is seeking an experienced Improvement Lead for a 3-month contract with immediate start. Hybrid working, £450-£500 per day, Inside IR35 via Umbrella.

The role focuses on driving improvements in safeguarding practice, performance and outcomes for children and families. You will lead service improvement programmes, oversee QA frameworks, strengthen multi-agency partnerships, and champion Motivational Interviewing while coaching managers and frontline staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker.
• Experience leading service improvement in Children’s Services.
• Knowledge of Children’s Social Care legislation & multi-agency working.
• Experience at Team Manager level or above.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead service improvement programmes that deliver measurable improvements.
• Provide oversight of safeguarding, auditing, quality assurance and performance management.
• Strengthen multi-agency partnerships across Health, Education, Early Help and Police services.
• Champion Motivational Interviewing and strengths-based practice.
• Deliver coaching, mentoring and professional development to managers and practitioners.

Skills

Service improvement

Safeguarding QA

Multi-agency partnership

Motivational Interviewing

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Registered Social Worker (UK)

Job description

Baltimore Consulting is seeking an experienced Improvement Lead for a 3-month contract with immediate start. Hybrid working, £450-£500 per day, Inside IR35 via Umbrella.

The role focuses on driving improvements in safeguarding practice, performance and outcomes for children and families. You will lead service improvement programmes, oversee QA frameworks, strengthen multi-agency partnerships, and champion Motivational Interviewing while coaching managers and frontline staff.