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One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Head of Service - Improvement, Practice Standards and Effectiveness. This is a temporary contract for 3 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
The client is looking for a Head of Service, Improvement, Practice Standards and Effectiveness to contribute to their improvement journey. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact in driving up standards of practice to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
The role holder will be the lead officer working with the Service Director for Early Help, Quality Assurance and Partnerships for the oversight and implementation of the Children’s Improvement Plan, working closely with the DfE Advisor, Children’s Commissioner, Senior and Executive Officers, Children’s Improvement Board and our Children’s Improvement Partner Leeds City Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide effective, creative and positive strategic leadership and management in relation to practice, standards and effectiveness, including the business unit for the Safeguarding Children’s Partnership, the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Community Safety Partnership.
* Manage confidential, complex and sensitive matters including the oversight of Safeguarding Practice Reviews.
* Lead inspection readiness and self-evaluation of practice.
* Manage services that are inspected by Ofsted with a detailed knowledge of inspection frameworks.
The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd