Head of Practice - Social Work Leadership

Cafcass; United States; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Cafcass, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, invites applications for a Head of Practice to lead and inspire teams across Stevenage or Kent. Based at the chosen office, you will support service delivery across the area and drive high‑quality social work and safeguarding outcomes for children involved in care proceedings, adoption and parental separation.

You will be a qualified social worker with extensive court experience, capable of strategic leadership, practice

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with extensive court experience in child protection.
• Proven ability to guide, influence and improve practice and service delivery.
• Experience at a senior level delivering strategic aims within a busy operational area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams across Stevenage or Kent service areas to ensure high-quality practice.
• Set high standards and drive internal practice improvement and performance management.
• Collaborate with Service Managers and partners to achieve positive outcomes for children involved in care proceedings, adoption and parental separation.

Skills

Leadership

Influence others

Child protection

Social work

Court proceedings

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

Cafcass, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, invites applications for a Head of Practice to lead and inspire teams across Stevenage or Kent. Based at the chosen office, you will support service delivery across the area and drive high‑quality social work and safeguarding outcomes for children involved in care proceedings, adoption and parental separation.

You will be a qualified social worker with extensive court experience, capable of strategic leadership, practice