Head of Service for Corporate Parenting (Social Care)

TL;DR

Head of Service for Corporate Parenting (Social Care): Strategic leadership of services for Children in Care, Care Leavers, and Permanence with an accent on child-centred practice and statutory compliance. Focus on driving service improvement, enhancing outcomes for vulnerable children, and managing multi-agency partnerships.

Location: Onsite in Romford, United Kingdom

Salary: £77,550 - £87,084 pa

Company

hirify.global is a local government authority dedicated to ensuring residents stay safe and well, with a strong focus on children's and family services.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership for services supporting Children in Care, Care Leavers, and Permanence.
• Lead Service Managers and frontline teams to deliver purposeful, child-centred and relationship-based practice.
• Drive service improvement through performance data, audit activity, quality assurance, and feedback from children.
• Champion the voice of children and young people to ensure their views influence service delivery.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with partners across education, health, police, and the voluntary sector.
• Manage resources and budgets effectively to deliver value for money and excellent outcomes.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant senior leadership experience within Children's Services.
• Track record of improving practice quality and performance within Corporate Parenting or related statutory services.
• Detailed knowledge of children's social care legislation, statutory guidance, and practice frameworks.
• Proven experience in budget and resource management.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team environment.
• Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and workforce development.
• Focus on practice excellence and continuous service improvement.